The louder the talked of his honour, the faster we counted our spoons.

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

Conflictcan be seen as a gift of energy, in which neither sideloses and a new dance is created.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

Opportunists take now for an answer.

We gain freedom when we have paid full price for our right to live.

Half of the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important

Quarrelsend, but words once spoken never die.

All that is sometimes needed to make you content with you lot is a bad dream.

Accomplishmentof purpose is better than making a profit.

Usesoft words and hard arguments.

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.