I think we may safely trust a good deal more than we do.

Onlywhen you can be extremely pliable and soft can you be extremely hard andstrong.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

Always the dullness of the fool is the whetstone of the wits

Fromlittle acorns mighty oaks do grow.

A goodmanager doesn't try to eliminate conflict; he tries to keep it from wastingthe energies of his people. If you're the boss and your people fight youopenly when they think that you are wrong that's healthy.

Communicationis a skill that you can learn. It's like riding a bicycle or typing. Ifyou're willing to work at it, you can rapidly improve the quality of everypart of your life.

When angry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry ahundred.

Onelearns by doing the thing; for though you think you know it, you have nocertainty until you try.

Skill inthe art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He can accomplishnothing unless he can communicate effectively.

Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.

Thereverse side also has a reverse side.