I’mwillin’ for any solution — religious, political. I’m not going to keepofferin’ to negotiate so much because they turn us down each time. Itindicates a weakness on our part.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

Bargainlike a gypsy, but pay like a gentleman.

Every man is wanted; and no man is wanted much.

Muchtalking is the cause of danger. Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune.The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, flyfreely about.

Parents these days scarcely bring up children; they finance them.

Glory is a poison that can only be taken in small doses.

Nothingso completely baffles one who is full of trick and duplicity himself, thanstraightforward and simple integrity in another.

Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did andit never will.

Every advantage has its tax

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

Without dialogue there is no communication, without communication there is no true education.