To ask advice is in nine cases out of ten tout for flattery.

Anounce of mediation is worth a pound of arbitration and a ton of litigation!

The lion and the calf shall lie down together, but the calf won't get much sleep.

Lower your voice and strengthen your argument.

Myfather said: you must never try to make all the money that's in a deal. Letthe other fellow make some money too, because if you have a reputation foralways making all the money, you won't have many deals.

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

Allthings are ready, if our minds be so.

No country without an atom bomb could properly consider itself independet.

Silenceis a true friend that never betrays.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

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

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.