Muchtalking is the cause of danger. Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune.The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, flyfreely about.

When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannothurt you.

Politicians are like ships; noisiest when lost in a fog.

Speakwhen you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

Thisduality has been reflected in classical as well as modern literature asreason versus passion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’mind and the ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of ourlives when our verbal-intellect sugges

Theharder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

There's no point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

The mostintense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calmthat is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and theirconflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

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

Anyone whoconducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence,just his memory.

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

Keep inmind that the better you understand what you want and why you want it, thebetter your chances will be of acquiring it.