The true test of intelligence is not how much people know how to do, but how they behave when they don't know what to do.

If Ihad six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first hour sharpening the ax.

A good listeneris not only popular everywhere, but after a while he gets to know something.

A miserand a liar bargain quickly.

You'vegot to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em know, when to walk away, know when to run.

A fly beforehis own eye is bigger than an elephant in the next field.

Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

If you climb up a tree, you must climb down the same tree.

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

How should the lamb negotiate with the lion.

Speechis human, silence is divine, yet also brutish and dead; therefore we mustlearn both arts.