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

Neversay more than is necessary.

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

Everyoneis wise until he speaks.

A bad workman never gets a good tool.

Onlywhen you can be extremely pliable and soft can you be extremely hard andstrong.

Thegreatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes.

Youdon't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there. Anonymous Agood deal is a state of mind.

A good listener is not someone with nothing to say. A good listener is a good talkerwith a sore throat.

Without trust, words become the hollow sound of a woodengong. With trust, words become life itself.

A mistake in judgement isn't fatal, but too much anxiety about judgement is.

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