Therecan be no doubt that the average man blames much more than he praises. Hisinstinct is to blame. If he is satisfied he says nothing; if he is not, hemost illogically kicks up a row.

Enthusiasm sees only the down payment.

There isnothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries than anagreement.

Don't consideryour reputation and you may do anything you like.

If you truly want honesty, don't ask questions you don't really want the answer to.

One must be fond of people and trust them if one is not tomake a mess of life.

Use softwords and hard arguments.

Nothing makes it easier to resist temptation than a proper upbringing, a sound set of values.

Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerfuland the powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral.

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

Thesearch for someone to blame is always successful.

It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.