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A sense of duty is useful in work but offensive in personal relations. People wish to be liked, not to be endured with patient resignation.
Bertrand RussellThe most important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how to get along with people.
Theodore RooseveltWell, the thing that I learned as a diplomat is that human relations ultimately make a huge difference.
Madeleine AlbrightBut I’m pretty good with collaborative thinking. I work well with other people.
David BowieLuckily for me, people don’t scream at me that much in my everyday life.
AuroraIn the normal flow of a conversation, our attention is divided. We hear parts of what other people are saying, in order to follow and keep the conversation going. At the same time, we’re planning what we’ll say next, some exciting story of our own.
Robert GreeneWhen it comes to knowing what to say, to charm, I always had it.
DrakeUntil you have learned to be tolerant with those who do not always agree with you, you will be neither successful nor happy.
Napoleon HillDiscretion of speech is more than eloquence, and to speak agreeably to him with whom we deal is more than to speak in good words, or in good order.
Francis BaconRelationships are the hallmark of the mature person.
Brian TracyPractice Golden-Rule 1 of Management in everything you do. Manage others the way you would like to be managed.
Brian TracyWhenever you’re in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude.
William JamesWhen you show deep empathy toward others, their defensive energy goes down, and positive energy replaces it. That’s when you can get more creative in solving problems.
Stephen CoveyHe who knows how to flatter also knows how to slander.
Napoleon BonaparteSilence is one of the great arts of conversation.
Marcus Tullius CiceroWhen it comes to developing character strength, inner security and unique personal and interpersonal talents and skills in a child, no institution can or ever will compare with, or effectively substitute for, the home’s potential for positive influence.
Stephen CoveyI suppose leadership at one time meant muscles; but today it means getting along with people.
Mahatma GandhiTact is the ability to describe others as they see themselves.
Abraham LincolnCharm is a way of getting the answer ‚Yes‘ without asking a clear question.
Albert Camus