Don'tuse a lot where a little will do.

Beautifullight is born of darkness, so the faith that springs from conflict is oftenthe strongest and the best.

The wicked are not always clever, nor are dictators always right.

One must be poor to know the luxury of giving.

Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.

It's the job that's never started as takes longest to finish.

Becausewe focused on the snake, we missed the scorpion.

Power takes as ingratitude the writhing of its victims.

Outside noisy, inside empty.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

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

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