Theeasiest, the most tempting, and the least creative response to conflictwithin an organization is to pretend it does notexist.

It ishard to change our point of view in a conflict. Most often, it is because weare not nearly as interested in resolving the conflict and possibly creatinga new ‘pearl’ as we are in being right.

A man's ruin lies in his tongue.

The talker will lead the dog to the meat market.

What we seek we shall find, what we flee from flee from us.

Whoever does not know the truth is ignorant, but the one who knows the truth but denies is a criminal

There ward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

He that is unkind to his own will not be kind to others.

To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.

When youhave to make a choice and you don't make it, that itself is a choice.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

Humality is a strange thing. The minute you think you've got it, you've lost it.