When you ask from a stranger that which is of interest only to yourself, always enclose a stamp

Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.

Mandoes not live by words alone, despite the fact that sometimes he has to eatthem.

Thesubconscious part in us is called the subjective mind, because it does notdecide and command. It is subject rather than a ruler. Its nature is to dowhat it is told, or what really in your heart of hearts you desire.

He approaches nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent, even though he is in the right.

Talkingjaw-jaw is always better than war-war.

The greatest prayer is patience.

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

Peoplewho are too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successfuland feel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation,or between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation…

Thetime to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.

Few things help an individual more than to placeresponsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him.

There is sweet joy that comes to us that comes to us after sorrow.