I said to the almond tree, ‘'Friend, speak to me of God,’' and the almond treeblossomed.

If at first you do succeed, try, try not to be a bore

The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions.

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

Pleasure is the sincerest compliment.

The art of life is the avoiding of pain.

Power takes as ingratitude the writhing of its victims.

Negotiatingin the classic diplomatic sense assumes parties are more anxious to agreethan to disagree.

The rulers must be watched, not the ruled.

You can't unscramble an egg.

Don'tthrow out the baby with the bath water.

In God we trust; all others pay cash.