Assertiveness is most effective when least applied.
Assertiveness is not what you do, it's who you are!
Cal Le Mon
There is a fine line between assertiveness and being relaxed.
Justin Guarini
Assertiveness may get the chores done, but it can sure be hard on your voice.
If you are going to have to play defense all the time, you cannot have the kind of ingenuity, assertiveness, independence, and intelligence which is what has made our country strong.
Arlen Specter