Themost dramatic conflicts are perhaps, those that take place not between menbut between a man and himselfwhere the arena of conflict is a solitary mind.

Poetry is the impish attempt to paint the colour of the wind.

A book is a mirror; if an ass peers into it, you can't expect an apostle to peer out.

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.

Ashes fly back into the face of him who throws them.

Asingle conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study.

Politeness is the art of selecting among one's real thoughts.

The repetition in nature may not be a mere recurrence. It may e a theatrical "encore"

Let usnever negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.

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

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

Youcan't stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come toyou. You have to go to them sometimes.