If necessityis the mother of invention, conflict is its father.

A half truth is a whole lie.

Only the educated are free.

Saying nothing... sometimes says the most.

WheneverI hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.

Makesure you leave some fat for the other side.

Resolvingconflict is rarely about who is right. It is about acknowledgment andappreciation of differences.
One ofthe best ways to persuade others is with your ears by listening to them.

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

A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

Frustration is commonly the difference between what you would like to be and what you are willing to become what you would like to be.

Politicians are like ships; noisiest when lost in a fog.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.