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

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

In thefield of observation, chance favors only theprepared minds.

Anempty sack cannot stand up.

Nobody'sa natural. You work hard to get good and then work to get better. It's hardto stay on top.

A school should be the most beautiful place in every town- so beautiful tht the punishment for undutiful children should be that they be debarred from going to school the following day.

I’mwillin’ for any solution — religious, political. I’m not going to keepofferin’ to negotiate so much because they turn us down each time. Itindicates a weakness on our part.

Sometimesyou have to be silent to be heard.

You don'thave to worry about being bit if the dog doesn't have any teeth. Success hasmade failures of many men.

By despising all that has preceded us, we teach others to despise ourselves.

Evena sheet of paper has two sides.

One should never rub bottoms with a porcupine.