One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.

Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.

You can outdistance that which is running after you, but not what is running insideyou.

Standingin the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by thetraffic from both sides.

What dowe live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other.

There are always two forces warring against each other within us.

Theability to speak eloquently is not to be confused with having something tosay.

If a man speaks or acts with pure thought, happiness follows him like a shadow that never leaves him

If you ain't never pick up the sword,you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

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

The property of power is to protect.

There is a foolish corner in the brain of wisest man.