It seemed rather incongruous that in a society of super sophisticatedcommunication, we often suffer from a shortage of listeners.

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

It'snot the plan that is important, it's the planning.

Peoplewho are too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successfuland feel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation,or between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation…

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candour

Theproblem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

There are always two forces warring against each other within us.

Years wrinkle the face, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.

A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.

Don'tstand by the water and long for fish; go home and weave a net.

Thereis no advancement to him who stands trembling because he cannot see the endfrom the beginning.

A merefriend will agree with you, but a real friend will argue.