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.

The thoughts that come often unsought, and as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.

Repentance is the attempt of the inner man to return home after wonderful night out

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

The mostimportant things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.

A quiettongue shows a wise head.

Of all human foibles love of living is the most powerful.

Before youbuild a better mousetrap, make sure you have some mice out there.

Example is better than following it.

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.

A manshould never be ashamed to own he has been in the wrong, which is but saying,in other words, that he is wiser today than he was yesterday.

Well-managed,cooperative conflict contributes to the productivity and innovativeness oforganizations and the competence and well-being of people.