Whospreads, sows; Who listens, reaps.

In God we trust; all others pay cash.

Peoplewho are only good with hammers see every problem as a nail.

It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.

Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.

Quarrelsend, but words once spoken never die.

Stability is not immobility

Nosnowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible.

Knowingthat everything's futile but still fighting, still raging against the dying ofthe light that's what motivates me all the time ... If you hold that sense offutility in your head for too long, it can begin to eat into you. You canstill be aware of it

Duringa negotiation, it would be wise not to take anything personally. If you leavepersonalities out of it, you will be able to see opportunities moreobjectively.

A man sits as many risks as he runs.

Cooperativeconflict builds people up, strengthens their relationships, and gets thingsdone.