Trust is difficult to define, but we know when it's presentand when it's not.

Power, however it has evolved, whatever its origins, willnot be given up without a struggle.

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

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

Old fools are more foolish than you ones.

A bad word whispered will echo a hundred miles.

Pleasure is the sincerest compliment.

The property of power is to protect.

It is a good reader that makes a good book.

A manneed never revenge himself; the body of his enemy will be brought to his owndoor.

To understand everything is to forgive everything.

Accomplishmentof purpose is better than making a profit.