Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

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

Not work, but the thought that he must work is what makes the lazy man tired.

Can we do good to the world? In an absolute sense, no; in a relative sense, yes.

A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after while he gets to know something.

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

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

We thought, because we had power, we had wisdom.

The spokenword belongs half to him who speaks, and half to him who listens.

In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.

Whenyou're at the edge of a cliff, sometimes progress is a step backwards.

Almost all four faults are more pardonable than the methods we think up to hide them