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.

A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledgeincreases strength.

Girls .. . were allowed to play in the house . . . and boys were sent outdoors. . .Boys ran around in the yard with toy guns going kksshh-kksshh,fighting wars for made-up reasons and arguing about whowas dead, while girls stayed inside and played with dol

There are three faithful friends; and old wife, an old dog and ready money.

Duty largely consists of pretending that the trivial is critical

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

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

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

Cooperativeconflict builds people up, strengthens their relationships, and gets thingsdone.

A newspaper is not just for reporting the news as it is, but to make people angry enough to do something about it

Peopleshould talk less and draw more. Personally, I would like to renounce speechaltogether and, like organic nature, communicate everything I have to sayvisually.

Do not judge, and you will never be mistaken