"While we shall negotiate freely, we shall..." - Quote by John F Kennedy

“According to the ancient Chinese proverb, A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.”

“There is little value in insuring the survival of our nation if our traditions do not survive with it. And there is very grave danger that an announced need for increased security will be seized upon by those anxious to expand its meaning to the very limits of official censorship and concealment.”

“Wherever there is smoke there is a good smoke machine.”

“What would you do if money was no object?”

“He who is really good can never be unhappy. He who is really wise can never be perplexed. He who is really brave is never afraid.”

“The human race is a monotonous affair. Most people spend the greatest part of their time working in order to live, and what little freedom remains so fills them with fear that they seek out any and every means to be rid of it.”

“So let us begin anew -- remembering on both sides that civility is not a sign of weakness, and sincerity is always subject to proof. Let us never negotiate out of fear, but let us never fear to negotiate. Let both sides explore what problems unite us instead of belaboring those problems which divide us.”

“The keys of a fortress are always well worth the retirement of the garrison when it is resolved to yield only on those conditions. On this principle it is always wiser to grant an honorable capitulation to a garrison which has made a vigorous resistance than to risk an assault.”

“The ability to negotiate with other people without friction and argument is the outstanding quality of all successful people.”