Keep things 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

Nevercut what you can untie.

WheneverI hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.

Consistencyrequires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago.

Conflictis neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.

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.

Therecan be no doubt that the average man blames much more than he praises. Hisinstinct is to blame. If he is satisfied he says nothing; if he is not, hemost illogically kicks up a row.

Power can be taken, but not given. The process of thetaking is empowerment in itself.

Don'tstand by the water and long for fish; go home and weave a net.

Necessitynever made a good bargain.

The onesure way to conciliate a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.