To know how to free oneself is nothing: the arduous thing is to know what to do with one's freedom.

Whoever is winning the race will always seem to be invincible.

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

Conflictcan destroy a team which hasn't spent time learning to deal with it.

Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.

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

Speech is of time; silence is of eternity.

The ability to speak eloquently is not to be confused with having something tosay.

An individual without information can't takeresponsibility. An individual with information can't help but takeresponsibility.

Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, Beautiful old people are works of art.

Conflict is neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.

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