Thenumber one goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintaintheir self-esteem.

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

Duty largely consists of pretending that the trivial is critical

Allmarried couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art ofmaking love. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Goodbattle is healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle ofequal partnership.

Friendship increases in visiting friends, but in visiting them seldom.

Takeadvantage of the ambiguity in the world. Look at something and think aboutwhat else it might be.

Negotiatingmeans getting the best of your opponent.

Politicians are like ships; noisiest when lost in a fog.

Beautifullight is born of darkness, so the faith that springs from conflict is oftenthe strongest and the best.

Life is progress from want to want, not from enjoyment to enjoyment.

The greatest job of teachers is to cultivate talent until it ripens for the public to reap its bounty.

The purpose of getting power is to be able to give itaway.