A man'sconversation is the mirror of his thoughts.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

Keepthings 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

The compromisewill always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.

I haveoften regretted my speech, never my silence.

Ifthere is any great secret of success in life, it lies in the ability to putyourself in the other person’s place and to see things from his point of view as well as your own.

Every man is wanted; and no man is wanted much.

A round egg can be made square according to how you cut it; words would be harsh according to how you speak them.

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

Suffer fools gladly, they might be right.

Whateverfailures I have known, whatever errors I have committed, whatever follies Ihave witnessed in private and public life have been the consequence of actionwithout thought.

Standingin the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by thetraffic from both sides.