Treat peopleas if they were what they ought to be and you help them to become what theyare capable of being.

Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river.

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

Usesoft words and hard arguments.

Successdepends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sureto be failure.

The desire for change is a sign of safety.

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

Whenelephants fight, it is the grass who suffers.

Silenceis the ultimate weapon of power.

Whateverfailures I have known, whatever errors I have committed, whatever follies Ihave witnessed in private and public life have been the consequence of actionwithout thought.

Don'tclose the barn door after the horse runs away.

Nobody'sa natural. You work hard to get good and then work to get better. It's hardto stay on top.