The more you seat in peace, the less you bleed in war

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

Ourlives are not dependent on whether or not we have conflict. It is what we dowith conflict that makes the difference.

As if you could kill time without injuring eternity.

Sincerity is impossible, unless it pervades the whole being, and the pretence of it saps the very foundation of character

WheneverI hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.

I think I could sum up my position on this with therecitation of a brief Russian proverb ‘Doveryai no Proveryai.’ Itmeans trust but verify.

Beautifullight is born of darkness, so the faith that springs from conflict is oftenthe strongest and the best.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shake it,the more sour it grows.

Whoever does not know the truth is ignorant, but the one who knows the truth but denies is a criminal

A Habit is a shirt made of iron.

Informationis a negotiator's greatest weapon.