To have a respect for ourselves guides our morals; to have a deference for others governs our manners.

Do we wish men to be virtuous? Then let us begin by making them love their country.

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

A manneed never revenge himself; the body of his enemy will be brought to his owndoor.

It is better to suffer wrong than to do it, and happier tobe sometimes cheated than not to trust.

Letevery eye negotiate for itself, and trust no agent.

Can we do good to the world? In an absolute sense, no; in a relative sense, yes.

Cooperativeconflict builds people up, strengthens their relationships, and gets thingsdone.

Thesearch for someone to blame is always successful.

DonÆt let life discourage you; everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was

A good conscience is the best divinity.

Keep inmind that the better you understand what you want and why you want it, thebetter your chances will be of acquiring it.