Given afair wind, we will negotiate our way into the Common Market, head held high,not crawling in. Negotiations? Yes. Unconditional acceptance of whateverterms are offered us? No.

What isthe shortest word in the English language that contains the letters: abcdef? Answer: feedback. Don't forget that feedback isone of the essential elements of good communication.

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

A roundegg can be made square according to how you cut it; words would be harshaccording to how you speak them.

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

It is a lesson which all history teaches wise men, to puttrust in ideas, and not in circumstances.

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

No pillow is as soft as clear conscience.

Imagination is useful as long as it remains practical.

Adversity attracts the man of character. He seeks out the better joy, responsibility.