Talent alonewon't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the righttime, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are you ready?'

Dig a well before you are thirsty.

Drowning problems in an ocean of information is not the same as solving them.

you cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiatives and independence.

It wasimpossible to get a conversation going, everybody was talking too much.

Manners make the fortune of the ambitious youth.

Takeadvantage of the ambiguity in the world. Look at something and think aboutwhat else it might be.

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 man has no ears for that to which experience has given no access.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

Nine times out of ten, we are disappointed in life because we don't ask enough of it.

Education is the ability to listen to almost everything without losing your temper or self-confidence.