I have never been able to conceive how any rational beingcould propose happiness to himself from the exercise of power over others.

A hard job is one which leaves a fellow as tired before week-end as after.

It is throughcooperation, rather than conflict, that your greatest successes will bederived.

The weaknesses of many make leader possible.

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

Nothing is a permanent except change.

My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning tosee things from the plant's point of view.

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Out ofthe fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.

A person who talks about his Inferiors han't any.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

Power corrupts the few, while weakness corrputs the many.