Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Inspiration is apt to come only while one is working, waited for, it usually keeps waiting.

A miserand a liar bargain quickly.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

Sayingnothing... sometimes says the most.

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

There are questions of real power and then there arequestions of phony authority. You have to break through the phony authorityto begin to fight the real questions of power.

A happy home is one in which each spouse grants the possiblility that the other may be right, though neither believes it.

There ward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

If Igive you an idea, and you give me an idea, we will each have two ideas.

The compromisewill always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.

Hearme, my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun nowstands, I will fight no more forever.