Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

When angry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry ahundred.

Gossip is the art of saying nothing, in a manner that leaves nothing unsaid

The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends upon the unreasonable man.

I have never been able to conceive how any rational beingcould propose happiness to himself from the exercise of power over others.

If you ain'tnever pick up the sword, you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

Onemight as well try to ride two horses moving in different directions, as totry to maintain in equal force two opposing or contradictory sets of desires.

A caricature is always ture only for an instant.

The greatest job of teachers is to cultivate talent until it ripens for the public to reap its bounty.

Negotiatingmeans getting the best of your opponent.

We willbe known by the tracks we leave behind.

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