The Meditation of One's Navel

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At some time in the life cycle of virtually every organization, its ability to succeed in spite of itself runs out. – Richard H. Brien

Charientism, n. A gracefully veiled insult. – Josefa Heifetz Byrne – Mrs. Byrne’s Dictionary

Tact is the art of making a point without making an enemy. – Howard W. Newton

In the battle of existence, talent is the punch: tact is the clever footwork. – Wilson Mizner

It’s terribly difficult to offend people and influence them at the same time. – Zig Ziglar

A diplomat is a person who can tell you to go to hell in such a way that you actually look forward to the trip. – Caskie Stinnett

Omphaloskepsis, n. Meditation while gazing at one’s navel. – Josefa Heifetz Byrne – Mrs. Byrne’s Dictionary

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