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

It isn't important to come out on top, what matters is to be the one who comes out alive.

We judge others by their behavior. We judge ourselves byour intentions.

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

In history, characters and events occur twice, first as tragedy then as farce.

The fire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than him.

A half truth is a whole lie.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

Experience keeps a dear school, but tools will learn in no other.

Silenceis the ultimate weapon of power.

Nature hasgiven men one tongue and two ears, that we may hear twice as much as wespeak.

Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.