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

Don't beafraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

Whenyou cannot make up your mind which of two evenly balanced courses of actionyou should take choose the bolder.

Talk back to your internal critic. Train yourself to recognize and write downcritical thoughts as they go through your mind. Learn why these thoughts areuntrue and practice talking and writing back to them.

A language is like living skin itself.

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

Luck never mad a mad man wise

Never answer a letter while you are angry.

The wise man learns more from his enemies than the fool does from his friends.

Familiarize yourself with the chains of bondage and you prepare your own limbs to wear them.

The poet gives us his essence, but prose takes the mould of the body and mind entire.

Nations get as good or as bad a government as they deserve.