Whohath not known ill fortune, never knew himself, or his own virtue.

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

Sometimesyou have to be silent to be heard.

Theability to speak eloquently is not to be confused with having something tosay.

Optimists and pessimists have one fault in common: they are afraid of the truth.

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

Flatteryis the infantry of negotiation.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off yourlips.

Keepthings 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

Itmatters not whether you win or lose; what matters is whether I win or lose.

Be still when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say whatyou've got to say, and say it hot.