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

It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.

No nation is so poor that it cannot afford to gie free speech

People who fight with fire usually end up with ashes.

Thecompromise will always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.

Any general statement is like a cheque drawn on a bank. Its value depends on what is there to meet it.

Takeadvantage of the ambiguity in the world. Look at something and think aboutwhat else it might be.

Power does not corrupt men; fools, however, if they getinto a position of power, corrupt power.

It isnot necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.

The pessimistsees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in everydifficulty.

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candour

Relationships of trust depend on our willingness to looknot only to our own interests, but also the interests of others.