Whenconflict becomes a win-lose contest in our minds, we immediately try to win.

Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.

Bring ideas in and treat them royally,for one of them may be the king.

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

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Let not thy will roar, when thy power can but whisper.

Acreaking door hangs long on its hinges.

The king goes as far as he may, not as far as he could.

Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.

To know how to free oneself is nothing: the arduous thing is to know what to do with one's freedom.

People say law but they mean wealth.

Power tires only those who do not have it.