If Ihad six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first hour sharpening the ax.

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

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

A Leader is a dealer in hope.

We donot have to agree; we do need to understand.

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

Onlywhen you can be extremely pliable and soft can you be extremely hard andstrong.

Evena sheet of paper has two sides.

Every advantage has its tax

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

Negotiatingmeans getting the best of your opponent.

Deep-seatedpreferences cannot be argued about.