[Quotation] On The Menu

"If you're not at the table, you're on the menu."

After some web searching, I can't find the original originator of this quote, but I've heard it most in reference to political situations, where someone was too pig-headed to negotiate.  When the cooler heads sat down to deal, Mr. Pighead was slaughtered because he wasn't there to make sure at least some of his interests were served.  I think it is easy to be frustrated, especially when you have less power than others at the table, but vital that you take a breath, sit down, and win as much ground as you can.  A little is better than none.