Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

A goodlistener is not someone with nothing to say. A good listener is a good talkerwith a sore throat.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—andif I should request a negotiation from captivity they should consider that asign of duress.

People who do not believe in miracles are not realist.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

The spokenword belongs half to him who speaks, and half to him who listens.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shake it,the more sour it grows.

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

Kindness it is that bring forth kindness.

It is throughcooperation, rather than conflict, that your greatest successes will bederived.

Even a dog knows the difference between being stumbledover and being kicked.

Necessity truns lion into fox.