The bad gardener quarrels with his rake.

It ishard to change our point of view in a conflict. Most often, it is because weare not nearly as interested in resolving the conflict and possibly creatinga new ‘pearl’ as we are in being right.

Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

It is a strange desire to seek power and to lose liberty,or to seek power over others and to lose power over a man's self.

The great despisers are the greater reverers.

Allthings are ready, if our minds be so.

Imagination is useful as long as it remains practical.

No one was ever really taught by another; each of us has to teach himself.

Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced.

You can not help men permanantly by doing for them what they could do for themselves

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

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