Ourlives are not dependent on whether or not we have conflict. It is what we dowith conflict that makes the difference.

Man's life would be wretched and confined if it were to missthe candid intimacy developed by mutual trust and esteem.

Nothing is greater impediment to being on good terms with other than being ill at ease with yourself.

Badplanning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.

Keepthings 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

Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.

If a man is prodigal, he cannot be truly generous

There isno squabbling so violent as that between people who accepted an ideayesterday and those who will accept the same idea tomorrow.

Thereis nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries thanan agreement.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

Tolerance that accepts merits as the most natural thing in World is the highest applause.

All mankind is divided into three classes: those who are immovable; those who are movable; and those who move.