When a man meets his mates society begins.

Successdepends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sureto be failure.

Some People strengthen the society just by being the kind of people they are.

What is well done is done soon enough.

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

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

Don't wrestlea pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

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

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 remedy for weakness is not brooding over weakness, but thinking of strength.

It's good to shut up sometimes.

Duringthe Depression, or back when we were fighting Hitler, people didn't have timeto sue a company if the coffee was too hot. There were urgent, pressingproblems. If you think you have it tough, read history books.