A goodpreparation takes longer than the delivery.

You only have power over people so long as you don't takeeverything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything he's nolonger in your power he's free again.

Failureto prepare is preparing to fail.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

Communicationis a skill that you can learn. It's like riding a bicycle or typing. Ifyou're willing to work at it, you can rapidly improve the quality of everypart of your life.

All marriedcouples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art of makinglove. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Good battleis healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle of equalpartnership.

People loan their trust, they don't give it.

Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.

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

Letevery eye negotiate for itself, and trust no agent.

Conflictisn't negative, it just is.

Living is the art of getting used to what we did'nt expect.