Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

Conflictcan destroy a team which hasn't spent time learning to deal with it.

My greenthumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to seethings from the plant's point of view.

A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.

Peoplewho are too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successfuland feel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation,or between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation…

It's notthe will to win, but the will to prepare to win that makes the difference.

A teleision set is like a toaster. You press a button and the same thing pops up almost every time.

Miracles enables us to judge of doctrine and doctrine enable us to judge of miracles.

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

We areall inclined to judge ourselves by our ideals; others, by their acts.

Thenumber one goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintaintheir self-esteem.

People who do not believe in miracles are not realist.