There may be said to be two classes of people in the world: those who constantly divide the people of the world into two classes and those who do not.

The desire of appearing clever often prevents our becoming so.

Few things help an individual more than to placeresponsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him.

As contagion of sickness makes sickness, contagion oftrust can make trust.

No one lies as much as the indignant do.

By despising all that has preceded us, we teach others to despise ourselves.

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.

Takeadvantage of the ambiguity in the world. Look at something and think aboutwhat else it might be.

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

Do not despair, not even over the fact that you don't despair.

Itis all right if you talk to yourself. It is all right if you answer yourself.But when you start disagreeing with the answers, you've got a problem.

Life is no brief candle- it's a splendid torch!