Stoppingat third base adds no more to the score than striking out.

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

Passionsare generally roused by great conflicts.

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

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

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—andif I should request a negotiation from captivity they should consider that asign of duress.

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

Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned

Malicedrinketh its own poison.

Thepast is malleable and flexible, changing as our recollection interprets andre-explains what has happened.

Prejudice is a disease characterised by hardening of categories.

Power is a little like alcohol: the faster it is consumed, the more quickly it affects the brain.