Compromise.Such an adjustment of conflicting interests as gives each adversary thesatisfaction of thinking he has got what he ought not to have, and isdeprived of nothing except what was justly his due.

Who digs a pit for others will fall in themselves.

Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.

If power is for sale, sell your mother to buy it. You canalways buy her back again.

Makesure you never, never argue at night. You just lose a good night's sleep, andyou can't settle anything until morning anyway.

Talkingcomes by nature, silence by wisdom.

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

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

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

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

A slyrabbit will have three openings to its den.

The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do something to love, and something to hope for.