Twoprisoners whose cells adjoin communicate with each other by knocking on thewall. The wall is the thing which separates them but is also their means ofcommunication. It is the same with us and God. Every separation is a link.

Theconventional view serves to protect us from the painful job of thinking.

The wise man reads both books and life itself.

Cooperativeconflict builds people up, strengthens their relationships, and gets thingsdone.

When our hearts are empty, we collect things.

Renown and repose do not go together.

Speak whenyou are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

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

If all those who speak would weigh their words, how light air would be!

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

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

People whoare too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successful andfeel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation, or between extrinsicand intrinsic motivation...