Talk to people about what they want to hear and they'll stay for more.Talk to them about what you want them to hear and they'll soon turn away.

We cannot force others to behave differently if they disagree with us; but if we change what we are saying or doing they will respond differently.

Communication succeeds when you make others understand you clearly, and they make you understand them clearly.

If after giving it all that you possibly can, you do lose to the competition, then they really deserve the win.