Youdon't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there. Anonymous Agood deal is a state of mind.

Beforeeverything else, getting ready is the secret to success.

Past time is only eviil at a distance.

Thepast is malleable and flexible, changing as our recollection interprets andre-explains what has happened.

Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.

Mensucceed when they realize that their failures are the preparation for theirvictories.

A person who talks about his Inferiors han't any.

You only have power over people so long as you don't takeeverything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything he's nolonger in your power he's free again.

Failingto plan is planning to fail.

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

Enthusiasm sees only the down payment.

People whoare too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successful andfeel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation, or between extrinsicand intrinsic motivation...