My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning tosee things from the plant's point of view.

Talkingjaw-jaw is always better than war-war.

Letevery eye negotiate for itself, and trust no agent.

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.

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

It's notthe will to win, but the will to prepare to win that makes the difference.

How should the lamb negotiate with the lion.

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

Silenceis the ultimate weapon of power.

I liketo listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

If Igive you an idea, and you give me an idea, we will each have two ideas.