Well-managed,cooperative conflict contributes to the productivity and innovativeness oforganizations and the competence and well-being of people.

Talent alonewon't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the righttime, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are you ready?'

Knowledge is of two kinds, we know a subject ourselves or we know where we can get information upon it.

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

One ofthe best ways to persuade others is with your ears by listening to them.

None but the productive can be strong; and none but the strong can be free.

Knowingthat everything's futile but still fighting, still raging against the dying ofthe light that's what motivates me all the time ... If you hold that sense offutility in your head for too long, it can begin to eat into you. You canstill be aware of it

Takecare, don't fight, and remember: if you do not choose to lead, you willforever be led by others. Find what scares you, and do it. And you can make adifference, if you choose to do so.

Friendship increases in visiting friends, but in visiting them seldom.

Untrained intelligence is as much of use as a bottle without an opener.

Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.

Kindwords do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.