No battle is more sorely lost that the one not fought

This creative man, who in his own selfish affairs is a coward to the backbone, will fight for an idea like a hero.

Themost important trip you may take in life is meeting people half way.

Onecomes to believe whatever one repeats to oneself sufficiently often, whetherthe statement be true or false. It comes to be dominating thought in one'smind.

Thesingle most powerful tool for winning a negotiation is the ability to get upand walk away from the table without a deal.

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

Mostpeople I ask little from. I try to give them much, and expect nothing inreturn and I do very well in the bargain.

The real great man is the man who makes every man feel great.

I am atpeace with God. My conflict is with man.

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

Happiness is the wondrous commodity, the more your give; the more you have.