The difficultpart in an argument is not to defend one's opinion, but rather to know it.

A manshould never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying,in other words, that he is wiser today than he was yesterday.

The easiest,the most tempting, and the least creative response to conflict within anorganization is to pretend it does not exist.

The onesure way to conciliate a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.

Youcan't stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come toyou. You have to go to them sometimes.

Cooperativeconflict builds people up, strengthens their relationships, and gets thingsdone.

Keep things informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetitionimpresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.

Themost prepared are the most dedicated.

Alexander's last wrds: Bury my body, dont build any monument. Kip my hand outside,so dat d wrld knws,who won th wrld had noting in hand wen dyin.

Theproblem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

A man's real life is that accorded to him in the thoughtd other man by reason of respect or natural love.