Alwaysforgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them so much.

To ask advice is in nine cases out of ten tout for flattery.

Philosophy may describe unreason, as it may describe force; it cannot hope to refute them.

Ignorance is a bold, and knowledge reserved

A man who doesn't trust himself can never really trust anyoneelse.

A man'sconversation is the mirror of his thoughts.

If absolute power corrupts absolutely, does absolutepowerlessness make you pure?

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

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

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

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

A hero is no braver than anyone else; he is only brave minutes longer