People who fight with fire usually end up with ashes.

Never[enter] into dispute or argument with another. I never yet saw an instance ofone of two disputants convincing the other by argument. I have seen many ontheir getting warm, becoming rude and shooting one another.

Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat.

Untrained intelligence is as much of use as a bottle without an opener.

It is a good reader that makes a good book.

Thesingle most powerful tool for winning a negotiation is the ability to get upand walk away from the table without a deal.

Accomplishmentof purpose is better than making a profit.

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candour

To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.

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

I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure yourealize that what you heard isn't what I meant.

Manners are the hypocrisy of a nation.