“If you don't want to be in an argument with someone, it is probably best to try to solve the problem, rather than lying around hoping the other person will do it for you.”

“The day you are not solving problems or are not up to your butt in problems is probably a day you are no longer leading. If your desk is clean and no one is bringing you problems, you should be very worried. It means that people don't think you can solve them or don't want to hear about them. Or, far worse, it means they don't think you care.”

“You'd better solve the problem by yourself than have to ask the solution to others, who don't know how you feel.”

“Most people spend more time and energy going around problems than in trying to solve them.”

“We think a wise person is someone who solves problems. Truth is, a wise person is someone who avoids problems.”

“Never try to be better than someone else. Learn from others, and try to be the best you can be. Success is the by-product of that preparation.”