Thenumber one goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintaintheir self-esteem.

If you ain't never pick up the sword,you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

A matter that becomes clear ceases to concern us.

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

Given afair wind, we will negotiate our way into the Common Market, head held high,not crawling in. Negotiations? Yes. Unconditional acceptance of whateverterms are offered us? No.

People loan their trust, they don't give it.

People who fight with fire usually end up with ashes.

Ifpassion drives you, let reason hold the reins.

Power corrupts the few, while weakness corrputs the many.

A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the brick that others throw at him.

A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.

Concentration of wealth will never be a problem as long as we have those three great institutions for redistributing it: Taxes, wives, offspring.