He whotalks incessantly, talks nonsense.

The Truly free man is one who know how to decline an invitation without giving an excuse.

Embracingconflict can become a joy when we know that irritation and frustration canlead to growth and fascination.

First-rate men employ first-rate men; second-rate men employ third-rate men.

The ear tends to be lazy, craves the familiar and is shocked by the unexpected; the eye, on the other hand, tends to be impatient, craves the novel and is bored by repetition.

Learning must be had, but in the second place, as subsequent only to greater qualities.

People loan their trust, they don't give it.

Suspicion begets suspicion.

DonÆt let life discourage you; everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was

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

Whenevertwo people meet there are really six people present. There is each man as he seeshimself, each man as the other sees him, and each man as he really is.

Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us.