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.

Bytrying often, the monkey learns to jump from the tree.

Don'tcut off your nose to spite your face.

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

He approaches nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent, even though he is in the right.

To ease another's heartache is to forget one's own.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

Honesty once pawned is never redeemed.

I'mjust preparing my impromptu remarks.

In oneof our concert grand pianos, 243 taut strings exert a pull of 40,000 poundson an iron frame. It is proof that out of great tension may come great harmony.

Why don'tyou want to do what you know you should do? The reason you don't is thatyou're in conflict with yourself.

One of the function of intelligence is to take account of the dangers that come from trusting solely to the intelligence.