To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Manners make the fortune of the ambitious youth.

The mostimportant things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.

Makesure you leave some fat for the other side.

The more we see, the more we shall be able to imagine, and the more we imagine, the more we must think we see.

He who truly knows has no occasion to shout

The Truly free man is one who know how to decline an invitation without giving an excuse.

Nevermistake silence for agreement.

A woman has reached reaal women's-lib status when she is the one who forgers the wedding Aniversary

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

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

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