We mustbe part of the general staff at the inception, rather than the ambulancedrivers at the bitter end.

Knowingthat everything's futile but still fighting, still raging against the dying ofthe light that's what motivates me all the time ... If you hold that sense offutility in your head for too long, it can begin to eat into you. You canstill be aware of it

Supicion of one's own motives is especially necessary for the philanthropist and the executive.

The Pursuit of perfection is the persuit of sweetness and light.

Be still when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say whatyou've got to say, and say it hot.

Oppositesattract and then can't stand each other.

Let uswork without disputing. It is the only way to render life tolerable.

Whilewe consider when to begin, it becomes too late.

The weaknesses of many make leader possible.

Don'tthrow out the baby with the bath water.

The compromisewill always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.

Trust exists; only lies are invented.