Thespirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.

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

Ninety-ninepercent of all problems in communications start with misunderstandings whichdevelop as a result of differing viewpoints and conditioning.

An adventure is an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered.

Past time is only eviil at a distance.

In all superstitions wise men follow fools.

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.

Every man is wanted; and no man is wanted much.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

Prepareby knowing your walk away [conditions] and by building the number ofvariables you can work with during the negotiation... you need to have a walkaway... a combination of price, terms, and deliverables that represents theleast you will accept. Witho

I haveoften regretted my speech, never my silence.

Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.