When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod.

A merefriend will agree with you, but a real friend will argue.

Ninety-ninepercent of all problems in communications start with misunderstandings whichdevelop as a result of differing viewpoints and conditioning.

I think I could sum up my position on this with therecitation of a brief Russian proverb ‘Doveryai no Proveryai.’ Itmeans trust but verify.

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

He that can't endure the bad, will not live to see thegood.

A book, like a landscape, is a state of consciouness varying with readers.

Greatideas often receive violent opposition from mediocre minds.

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

Loving without dreaming is like going to Venice without riding in a gondola

To effectivelycommunicate, we must realize that we are all different in the way we perceivethe world and use this understanding as a guide to our communication withothers.