The highest pleasure to be got out of freedom, and having nothing to do, is labour

In history, characters and events occur twice, first as tragedy then as farce.

Power consists in one's capacity to link his will with thepurpose of others, to lead by reason and a gift of cooperation.

Intelligence is not to make no mistakes, but quickly to see how to make them good.

My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning tosee things from the plant's point of view.

The most important things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.

This creative man, who in his own selfish affairs is a coward to the backbone, will fight for an idea like a hero.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.

Skill inthe art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He can accomplishnothing unless he can communicate effectively.

If error is corrected whenever it is recognized as such,the path of error is the path of truth.

Thecorrect strategy for Americans negotiating with Japanese or other foreignclients is a Japanese strategy:ask questions. When you think you understand, ask more questions. Carefullyfeel for pressure points.If an impasse is reached, don't pressure. Sugges

Inspiration comes of working every day.