Commonsense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

If Igive you an idea, and you give me an idea, we will each have two ideas.

A miserand a liar bargain quickly.

Talentalone won't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at theright time, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are youready?'

You make a mountain of a mole-hill.

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

Everything has been thought of before, but the difficulty is to think of it again

Don'twrestle a pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

It is no profit to have learned well, if you neglect to do well.

No pillow is as soft as clear conscience.

Alexander's last wrds: Bury my body, dont build any monument. Kip my hand outside,so dat d wrld knws,who won th wrld had noting in hand wen dyin.