It seemed rather incongruous that in a society of super sophisticatedcommunication, we often suffer from a shortage of listeners.

The greatest job of teachers is to cultivate talent until it ripens for the public to reap its bounty.

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,

Supicion of one's own motives is especially necessary for the philanthropist and the executive.

Allmarried couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art ofmaking love. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Goodbattle is healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle ofequal partnership.

Takeadvantage of the ambiguity in the world. Look at something and think aboutwhat else it might be.

I'm nota combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict byraising the issues before I or others burn their boats.

You can't change people, but you can channel them your way.

When our hearts are empty, we collect things.

Manners are the hypocrisy of a nation.

Theloftier the building the deeper the foundation must be.

The remedy for weakness is not brooding over weakness, but thinking of strength.