Any man can make mistakes but only an idiot persists in his error.

First-rate men employ first-rate men; second-rate men employ third-rate men.

No one lies as much as the indignant do.

Only the educated are free.

Contradictionshould awaken Attention, not Passion.

Thenumber one goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintaintheir self-esteem.

Distancedoesn't matter. It is only the first step that is difficult.

Nevermistake silence for agreement.

Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.

I liketo listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

Keepthings 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

My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning tosee things from the plant's point of view.