When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

Success is often the result of taking a mis-step in the right direction.

Beforeeverything else, getting ready is the secret to success.

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

All our rightousnesses are like filthy rags

Tofight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supremeexcellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.

Whoever is winning the race will always seem to be invincible.

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

Thepeak efficiency of knowledge and strategy is to make conflict unnecessary.

Science has achieved more for the emancipation of masses than the wisdom of sages.

Thepeople to fear are not those who disagree with you, but those who disagreewith you and are too cowardly to let you know.

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