The pessimistsees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in everydifficulty.

You can not do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.

It is said that power corrupts, but actually it's moretrue that power attracts the corruptible. The sane are usually attracted byother things than power.

No matterhow thin you make a pancake, it always has two sides.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shake it,the more sour it grows.

All thingsat first appear difficult.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Conflictlies at the core of innovation.

It isgreed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

Successis blocked by concentrating on it and planning for it ... Success is shy itwon't come out while you're watching.

Whendealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic,but creatures of emotion.