Thoroughnesscharacterizes all successful men. Genius is the art of taking infinite pains.All great achievement has been characterized by extreme care, infinitepainstaking, even to the minutest detail.

Knowlege is two-fold, and consists not only an affirmation of what is true, but in the negation of that which is faise

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou

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

Only the educated are free.

You'rein a much better position to talk with people when they approach you thanwhen you approach them.

I'm nota combative person. My long experience has taught me to resolve conflict byraising the issues before I or others burn their boats.

Aproblem is a chance for you to do your best.

The art of showmanship is to give the public what is wants just before it knows what it wants.

The fundamental concept in social science is Power, in thesame sense in which Energy is the fundamental concept in physics.

Of all human foibles love of living is the most powerful.

We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.