For the social ecologist language is not "communication." It is not just "message." It is substance. It is the cement that holds humanity together. It creates community and communication. ...Social ecologists need not be "great" writers; but they have to be respectful writers, caring writers.

In a rural society communities are "given" for the individual. Community is a fact, whether family or religion, social class or caste.

Mother Teresa's numerical results were not her greatest contribution. Instead, she made the world-and especially India-conscious of compassion.

Teamwork is neither "good" nor "desirable." It is a fact. Wherever people work together or play together they do so as a team. Which team to use for what purpose is a crucial, difficult and risky decision that is even harder to unmake. Managements have yet to learn how to make it.

Our job in life is to make a positive difference, not prove we're right.

Company cultures are like country cultures. Never try to change one. Try, instead, to work with what you've got.

Marketing and innovation make money. Everything else is a cost.