Power never takes a back step only in the face of morepower.

Bargainlike a gypsy, but pay like a gentleman.

Few men of action have been able to make a graceful exit at the appropriate time.

Becausewe focused on the snake, we missed the scorpion.

One ofthe lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.

The art of showmanship is to give the public what is wants just before it knows what it wants.

Buyingis cheaper than asking.

Never answer a letter while you are angry.

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.

Power can be taken, but not given. The process of thetaking is empowerment in itself.

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

Conflictbuilds character. Crisis defines it.