To ask advice is in nine cases out of ten tout for flattery.

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

Knowledge leads to unity, ignorance to diversity.

Silenceis foolish if we are wise, but wise if we are foolish.

Talkback to your internal critic. Train yourself to recognize and write downcritical thoughts as they go through your mind. Learn why these thoughts areuntrue and practice talking and writing back to them.

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

Onlyfree men can negotiate. Prisoners cannot enter into contracts. Your freedomand mine cannot be separated.

Peoplewho can't admit they are part of the problem, will never be part of itssolution.

Comedy is an escape, not from the truth but from despair; a narrow escape into faith.

Use softwords and hard arguments.

Thegreatest lesson in life is to know that even fools are right sometimes.

The bad gardener quarrels with his rake.