Duty largely consists of pretending that the trivial is critical

Allthings at first appear difficult.

Thework will teach you how to do it.

Don'twrestle a pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

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

The condition upon which God hath given liberty to man is eternal vigilance.

We own almostall our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who havediffered.

Ourlives are not dependent on whether or not we have conflict. It is what we dowith conflict that makes the difference.

Keepthings 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

Use softwords and hard arguments.

When you are feeling stressed and about to breakdown, just remember: STRESSED is just DESSERTS spelled backwards.. it's a piece of cake!