Whetherit's the best of times or the worst of times, it's the only time we've got.

In God we trust; all others pay cash.

Finance is the art of passing currency from hand to hand until it finally disappears.

Thecompromise will always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.

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

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

Artists can color the sky red because they know its blue.those of us who are not artists must color things the way they really are or people might think we are stupid.

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

Do not despair, not even over the fact that you don't despair.

There's no point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Let us nevernegotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate.

Never play cat and mouse games if you are a mouse.