Thereis nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries thanan agreement.

Inspiration is apt to come only while one is working, waited for, it usually keeps waiting.

Power, however it has evolved, whatever its origins, willnot be given up without a struggle.

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

Tofight fear, act. To increase fear wait, put off, postpone.

The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions.

Thereis no advancement to him who stands trembling because he cannot see the endfrom the beginning.

Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression.

Neveranswer a letter while you are angry.

Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.

The laws of life are founded on necessity, its charms on the non-essentials.

Talkback to your internal critic. Train yourself to recognize and write downcritical thoughts as they go through your mind. Learn why these thoughts areuntrue and practice talking and writing back to them.