Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

Long-rangeplanning works best in the short term.

A man without imagination is like a bird without wings.

A mistake in judgement isn't fatal, but too much anxiety about judgement is.

Humour is emotional chaos remembered in tranquility.

Write injuries in dust, benefits in marble.

Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.

No one lies as much as the indignant do.

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

We donot have to agree; we do need to understand.

We mustbe part of the general staff at the inception, rather than the ambulancedrivers at the bitter end.