Mistakes are to Life what shadows are to Light.

Old wood best of burn, old friend to trust and old authors to read.

Use softwords and hard arguments.

The pessimistsees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in everydifficulty.

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.

Windowsof opportunity exist for only a brief moment in time, you have to have visionin order to spot them, and take advantage of them.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

The remedy for weakness is not brooding over weakness, but thinking of strength.

We arejudged by what we finish, not what we start.

Conflictinvolves incompatible behaviors rather thancompetitive goals.

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

Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.