The difficulty of speeches is what you are perpetually poised between the ciche and the indiscretion

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

The good things of life are not to be had singly, but come to us with a mixture; like a school boy's holiday, with a task affixed to the tail of it.

Luck never mad a mad man wise

The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

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

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who have it;to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

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

Don't let life discourage your, everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was.

Conflictinvolves incompatible behaviors rather thancompetitive goals.

If youare leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.

Truth is strengthened by observation and delay, falsehood by haste and uncertainity.