Any general statement is like a cheque drawn on a bank. Its value depends on what is there to meet it.

The king goes as far as he may, not as far as he could.

I'mjust preparing my impromptu remarks.

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

Whenconflict becomes a win-lose contest in our minds, we immediately try to win.

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

Nature arms each man with some faculty which enables himto do easily some feat impossible to any other.

A man who doesn't trust himself can never really trust anyoneelse.

Take yourlife into your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing, no one toblame.

A goodmanager doesn't try to eliminate conflict; he tries to keep it from wastingthe energies of his people. If you're the boss and your people fight youopenly when they think that you are wrong that's healthy.

Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us,that the less we use our power the greater it will be.