Before youbuild a better mousetrap, make sure you have some mice out there.

Enthusiasm sees only the down payment.

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

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

Silenceis foolish if we are wise, but wise if we are foolish.

The most imaginative people are the most credulous, for to them everything is possible.

If you wish to make a man your enemy, tell him simply, 'You are wrong.' Thismethod works every time.

Instinct is the nose of the mind.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

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

Youcan't turn back the clock. But you can wind it up again.