Conflictisn't negative, it just is.

Failureto prepare is preparing to fail.

Trust is difficult to define, but we know when it's presentand when it's not.

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.

Renown and repose do not go together.

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

He who gainsa victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himselfis all powerful.

Freedom to learn is the first necessity of guaranteeing that man himself shall be self-reliant enough to be free

Wisdomis what you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred totalk.

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

If you follow me, I may lead you straight to hell, but ifyou trust me, I will lead you back out again.

A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.