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

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

Flatteryis the infantry of negotiation.

Humoris the affectionate communication of insight.

Useful manual labour, intelligently performed is the means per excellence for developing the intellect.

Non-cooperationis a measure of discipline and sacrifice, and it demands respect for theopposite views.

A man without a smiling face must not open a shop.

Opportunists take now for an answer.

Every kind of peaceful cooperation among men is primarilybased on mutual trust and only secondarily on institutions such as courts ofjustice and police.

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

Every village has to become a self-sufficient republic.

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