The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions.

The easiest,the most tempting, and the least creative response to conflict within anorganization is to pretend it does not exist.

Power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinksyou have.

Slander cannot destroy an honest man: when the flood recedes the rock is there.

Everyoneis wise until he speaks.

Silencemay be golden, but can you think of a better way to entertain someone than tolisten to him?

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

Manners are the hypocrisy of a nation.

A book, tight shut, is but a block of paper.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

Takecare, don't fight, and remember: if you do not choose to lead, you willforever be led by others. Find what scares you, and do it. And you can make adifference, if you choose to do so.

War does not determine who is right - only who is left