Let no one, then think lightly of the world, lest he be despising himself unawares

The spokenword belongs half to him who speaks, and half to him who listens.

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

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

Better hazard than always be in fear.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shake it,the more sour it grows.

Sorrow and silence are strong, and patient endurance is god-like.

You'vegot to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, know when to run.

Peoplewho are too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successfuland feel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation,or between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation…

The past is always dogging our heals, striving ceaselessly to banish the present.

Melancholy is the joy of being said.

Afanatic is a person who can’t change his mind and won’t change.