It isn't important to come out on top, what matters is to be the one who comes out alive.

Themost important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said.

A goodmanager doesn't try to eliminate conflict; he tries to keep it from wastingthe energies of his people. If you're the boss and your people fight youopenly when they think that you are wrong that's healthy.

Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.

I am atpeace with God. My conflict is with man.

People who can't admit they are part of the problem, willnever be part of its solution.

Liberty and democracy becomes unholy when their hands are dyed red with innocent blood.

The wicked are not always clever, nor are dictators always right.

Don'tclose the barn door after the horse runs away.

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

Democracy is the art of disciplining onself, so that one need not be disciplined by others.

He whohurries cannot walk with dignity.