Symanpathy is a supporting atmosphere, and in it we unfold easily and well

Whateverfailures I have known, whatever errors I have committed, whatever follies Ihave witnessed in private and public life have been the consequence of actionwithout thought.

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

Change meansmovement. Movement means friction. Only in the frictionless vacuum of anonexistent abstract world can movement or change occur without that abrasivefriction of conflict.

Thoroughnesscharacterizes all successful men. Genius is the art of taking infinite pains.All great achievement has been characterized by extreme care, infinitepainstaking, even to the minutest detail.

Our patience will achieve more than our force.

Younever really understand a person until you consider things from his point ofview.

Don'tbe afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

Talk back 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.

To be preparedis half the victory.

Onemust talk little and listen much.

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