Tranquility will roof a house, but discord can wear away the foundation of a city.

Inspiration is apt to come only while one is working, waited for, it usually keeps waiting.

Never trust the advice of a man in difficulties.

Conflictbuilds character. Crisis defines it.

Onlywhen you can be extremely pliable and soft can you be extremely hard andstrong.

Muchtalking is the cause of danger. Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune.The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, flyfreely about.

Keep things 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

Skillin the art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He canaccomplish nothing unless he can communicate effectively.

The wise man learns more from his enemies than the fool does from his friends.

Don'tclose the barn door after the horse runs away.

Talkingjaw-jaw is always better than war-war.

The Universe is not only queerer that we imagine, it is queered than we can imagine.