Assumptionof cooperative goals leads to viewing the conflict as a common problem to besolved for mutual benefit.

Don'thate, it's too big a burden to bear.

Talentalone won't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at theright time, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are youready?'

A bad word whispered will echo a hundred miles.

Few things help an individual more than to placeresponsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him.

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 knowwhat happens to people who stay in the middle of the road. They get run over.

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

He that is unkind to his own will not be kind to others.

Thego-between wears out a thousand sandals.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Conflictinvolves incompatible behaviors rather thancompetitive goals.