The bird a nest, the spider a web, man friendship.

A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

Conflictlies at the core of innovation.

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

Thereare no secrets. There is no mystery. There is only common sense.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

Life imitates art far more that art imitates life.

The majority of mankind always has been and always will be composed of imbeciles.

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

Trust is difficult to define, but we know when it's presentand when it's not.

The oldbelieve everything, the middle-aged suspect everything, the young knoweverything.

If youcould kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, youwouldn't sit for a month.