A book, like a landscape, is a state of consciouness varying with readers.

No pillow is as soft as clear conscience.

Nothing would be done at all if a man waited till he could do it so well that no one could find fault with it

Ittakes nine months to have a baby, no matter how many people you put on thejob.

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

The onesure way to conciliate a tiger is to allow oneself to be devoured.

The average man’s life consists of: Twenty years of having his mother ask him where he is going, Forty years of having his wife ask the same question; and at the end, the mourners wondering too.

All your fingernails grow with no convenient speed except broken one.

Politeness is the art of selecting among one's real thoughts.

To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

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

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