Two man looks out through the same bars: the one sees the mud, the one the stars.

One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.

Use softwords and hard arguments.

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

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

The measure of a man is what he does with power.

Afanatic is a person who can’t change his mind and won’t change.

To everyanswer you can find a new question.

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

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

If Igive you an idea, and you give me an idea, we will each have two ideas.

Alexander's last wrds: Bury my body, dont build any monument. Kip my hand outside,so dat d wrld knws,who won th wrld had noting in hand wen dyin.