The flowers of life are but illusions. How many fade away and leave no trace; how few yield any fruit and the fruit itself how rarely does it ripen!

Byblending the breath of the sun and the shade, true harmony comes into theworld.

Knowledge is of two kinds, we know a subject ourselves or we know where we can get information upon it.

A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

None but the productive can be strong; and none but the strong can be free.

Our errors are steps on the way.

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

You can be erudite with knowledge of others; you can be wise only with your wisdom.

He who is unable to dance says the yard is stony.

Keep things 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

Resolvingconflict is rarely about who is right. It is about acknowledgment andappreciation of differences.