Quotes about Flexibility

Any system of government will work when everything is going well. It's the system that functions in the pinches that survive

Rules help govern and steer a relationship along, so they're good things. But they become bad things when they become the narrow gate though which the relationship must always pass. When this happens, the rules become the basis for the relationship and, in a sense, become a substitute for the relationship.

The best way to get along with people is not to expect them to be like you.

Cooperation - To get cooperation, you must give cooperation. Always seek to find the best way rather than insisting on your own way.

If you're too focused on your current business, it's hard to change and concentrate on innovating.

Change the boundaries of business.

Sometimes people's spiritual ideas become fixed and they use them against those who don't share their beliefs - in effect, becoming fundamentalist. It's very dangerous - the finger of righteous indignation pointing at someone who is identified as bad or wrong.

Expect the best. Prepare for the worst. Capitalize on what comes.

Human beings are very good at adapting to what happens.

Feelings are much like waves. We can't stop them from coming, but we can choose which one to surf.

No matter how much we may love the melody of a bygone day or imagine the song of a future one, we must dance within the music of today, or we will always be out of step, stumbling around in something that doesn't suit the moment.

The most important skill in life is to learn the acceptance of that which you have not planned for yourself.