Lisa Kleypas Quotes

No is the foundation that we can build our yes on.

A soft refusal is not always taken, but a rude one is immediately believed.

One says a lot in vain, refusing; The other mainly hears the "No."

The rose fell into his lap, and he looked up, startled. Mimi grinned. "Hey handsom" Mimi sent. "What's up?" Jack replied, without speaking. "Just thinking of you." Jack's smile deepened, and he threw the rose back at her so that it landed in her lap. Mimi tucked it behind her ear and fluttered her eyelashes appreciatively.

I issued a number of denials to people I thought needed to hear them

Learn graceful ways of saying no and of pointing out that this pressure to do something is not in line with most people's wishes.

The only power you have is the word no.

I'm getting a wrinkle above my eyebrow because I just can't stop lifting it, and I love that you know.

Whether they give or refuse, it delights women just the same to have been asked.

I'm really good at telling people 'no.'

In politics, you must learn to say 'no' without offending people. That is an art that one must master: to satisfy a person even when you have to say 'no' to him.

'No' is an entire sentence in itself. No means no, and when somebody says it, you need to stop.

I do not deal with threats and ultimatums.

If the deal is not right, just walk away. You don't have to take it, you don't have to keep going, arguing or trying to find a middle ground. If you're not comfortable with it, just go.

I think what I learned is that just because somebody says you can't talk to them or just because somebody says they don't have an answer for you, you don't stop.

I sometimes tell a director that I want to work with him. I tell him twice. After that if he still doesn't give me a call, I move on.

If I don't like anything I say no to it.

When you're not being heard - I can't tell you what to do when you're not being heard. I do think there is a way to move in love and get things done, though.

Never try to have the last word. You might get it.

Come, woo me, woo me, for now I am in a holiday humor, and like enough to consent.

Some people don't realize that a straight 'No' can be the kindest answer in the world.

He smiled and tapped my nose. "Two thank-yous in as many days. I don't suppose I'll get to see any, uh, special gratitude?" I scoffed. "Nope. You'll just have to imagine it." He gave me a half-hug and released me. "Fair enough. But I have a good imagination.

Do not do that again," he said stiffly. "Don't kiss me back then," I retorted. He stared at me for what seemed like forever. "I don't give 'Zen lessons' to hear myself talk. I don't give them because you're another student. I'm doing this to teach you control." "You're doing a great job," I said bitterly.

People are so afraid of hearing "No" that they often don't even try. You have nothing to lose by just asking! A good friend of mine once told me, "Harv, a closed mouth won't get fed." Open your mouth! Say something if negotiations aren't going the way you'd like.

Say 'provoking' again. Your mouth looks provocative when you do.