Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

The Pursuit of perfection is the persuit of sweetness and light.

Laughter is shortest distance between two people.

Flatteryis the infantry of negotiation.

A woman has reached reaal women's-lib status when she is the one who forgers the wedding Aniversary

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

Democracy will break under the strain of apronstrings. It can exist only on trust.

Knowingthat everything's futile but still fighting, still raging against the dying ofthe light that's what motivates me all the time ... If you hold that sense offutility in your head for too long, it can begin to eat into you. You canstill be aware of it

Always the dullness of the fool is the whetstone of the wits

I'm nota combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict byraising the issues before I or others burn their boats.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

You made your bed, now lie in it.