A matter that becomes clear ceases to concern us.

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

Arbitrary power is like most other things which are veryhard, very liable to be broken.

The split in you is clear. There is a part of you that knows what it shoulddo, and a part that does what it feels like doing.

Speechis human, silence is divine, yet also brutish and dead; therefore we mustlearn both arts.

It is easier to be brave from a safe distance.

you cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiatives and independence.

Zeal is fit only for wise men but is found mostly infools.

Silenceis the mother of truth.

People who invite trouble always complain when it occurs.

Freedom suppressed and again regained bites with keener fangs that freedom never endangered.

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