Suffering is one very long moment. We cannot divide it by seasons. WE can only record its moods and chronicle their return.

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

Modesty is the clothing of talent.

Conflictinvolves incompatible behaviors rather thancompetitive goals.

Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

If necessityis the mother of invention, conflict is its father.

Don'tconsider your reputation and you may do anything you like.

A lifemaking mistakes is not only more honorable, butmore useful than a life spent doing nothing at all.

My greenthumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to seethings from the plant's point of view.

A clynic is a man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing

Flatteryis the infantry of negotiation.

Don'thate, it's too big a burden to bear.