The summit of happiness is reached when a person is ready to be what he is.

Theeasiest, the most tempting, and the least creative response to conflictwithin an organization is to pretend it does notexist.

A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

Fortune makes a fool of him whom she favours too much

I know youbelieve you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realizethat what you heard isn't what I meant.

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

A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.

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

Failingto plan is planning to fail.

Work without faith is like at attempt to reach a bottom-less pit.

Be still when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say whatyou've got to say, and say it hot.

Youdon't have to worry about being bit if the dog doesn't have any teeth.Success has made failures of many men.