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

The onesure way to conciliate a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.

The directuse of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employedonly by small children and large nations.

Onceyou consent to some concession, you can never cancel it and put things backthe way they are.

All that is sometimes needed to make you content with you lot is a bad dream.

I know youbelieve you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realizethat what you heard isn't what I meant.

The work of an unknown good man is like a vein of water flow hidden underground, secretly making the ground greener.

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

When regard for truth has been broken down or evenslightly weakened, all things will remain doubtful.

Status symbols are medals you buy yourself

Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, Beautiful old people are works of art.

Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river.