Skill inthe art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He can accomplishnothing unless he can communicate effectively.

A bad workman never gets a good tool.

It iswith our brothers and sisters that we learn to love, share, negotiate, startand end fights, hurt others, and save face. The basis of healthy (orunhealthy) connections in adulthood is cast during childhood.

One should never rub bottoms with a porcupine.

When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannothurt you.

He whotalks incessantly, talks nonsense.

The last function of reason is to recognize that there is an infinity of things which surpass it.

Tranquility will roof a house, but discord can wear away the foundation of a city.

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

Character is a by-product; it is produced in the great manufacture of daily duty.

Liberty and democracy becomes unholy when their hands are dyed red with innocent blood.

First-rate men employ first-rate men; second-rate men employ third-rate men.