Nothing so wonderfully concentrates the mind as theprospect of a hanging.

It isgreed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

Fanaticism is the false fire of an overheated mind.

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

Thereare two dilemmas that rattle the human skull: How do you hang on to someone whowon't stay? And how do you get rid of someone who won't go?

Non-cooperationis a measure of discipline and sacrifice, and it demands respect for theopposite views.

Win/winis an attitude, not an outcome.

Quite often good things have hurtful consequnces. There are instances of men who have been ruined by their money or killed by their courage.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

Words are like spears: Once they leave your lips they can never come back.

Theeasiest, the most tempting, and the least creative response to conflictwithin an organization is to pretend it does notexist.

Even a dog knows the difference between being stumbledover and being kicked.