To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Skill inthe art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He can accomplishnothing unless he can communicate effectively.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

Men are mortal, but ideas are immortal.

Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.

A slyrabbit will have three openings to its den.

No matter how much cats fight, there always seem to be plenty of kittens.

The wise man reads both books and life itself.

Negotiatingin the classic diplomatic sense assumes parties are more anxious to agreethan to disagree.

Don'tcut off your nose to spite your face.

Girls .. . were allowed to play in the house . . . and boys were sent outdoors. . .Boys ran around in the yard with toy guns going kksshh-kksshh,fighting wars for made-up reasons and arguing about whowas dead, while girls stayed inside and played with dol