He that is unkind to his own will not be kind to others.

He who asks questions cannot avoid the answers.

Cooperativeconflict builds people up, strengthens their relationships, and gets thingsdone.

Character is a by-product; it is produced in the great manufacture of daily duty.

Duty largely consists of pretending that the trivial is critical

A quiettongue shows a wise head.

Buyingis cheaper than asking.

A merefriend will agree with you, but a real friend will argue.

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

I know youbelieve you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realizethat what you heard isn't what I meant.

Power, however it has evolved, whatever its origins, willnot be given up without a struggle.

An honest man's word is as good as his bond.