Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

The most important things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.

Books without the knowledge of life are useless.

To beprepared is half the victory.

Have adialogue between the two opposing parts and you will find that they alwaysstart out fighting each other until we come to an appreciation of difference... a oneness and integration of the two opposingforces. Then the civil war is finished, and your e

Beforeeverything else, getting ready is the secret to success.

Deep-seatedpreferences cannot be argued about.

People who fight with fire usually end up with ashes.

Adversity introduces a man to himself.

Ifyou are leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.

Learning is the property of those who fear to do disagreeable things.

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