Life has become a struggle between keeping your weight down and you spirits up.

Our fear of disasters that may never happen robs us of the courage to meet the ills that do occur

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.

All our rightousnesses are like filthy rags

Unless aman has trained himself for his chance, the chance will only make him lookridiculous.

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

Talent alonewon't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the righttime, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are you ready?'

The difficulty of speeches is what you are perpetually poised between the ciche and the indiscretion

This creative man, who in his own selfish affairs is a coward to the backbone, will fight for an idea like a hero.

A good conscience is the best divinity.

If you get to thinking you're a person of some influence,try ordering somebody else's dog around.

He who gainsa victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himselfis all powerful.