I’mwillin’ for any solution — religious, political. I’m not going to keepofferin’ to negotiate so much because they turn us down each time. Itindicates a weakness on our part.

Don'tbe afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

It is much easier to be a hero than a gentleman.

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

Don'tbargain for fish which are still in the water.

People whoare too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successful andfeel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation, or between extrinsicand intrinsic motivation...

Timinghas a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.

I'm nota combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict byraising the issues before I or others burn their boats.

First-rate men employ first-rate men; second-rate men employ third-rate men.

Long-rangeplanning works best in the short term.

Happiness is the wondrous commodity, the more your give; the more you have.

Bargainlike a gypsy, but pay like a gentleman.