Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.

Onecomes to believe whatever one repeats to oneself sufficiently often, whetherthe statement be true or false. It comes to be dominating thought in one'smind.

Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself.

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

You don'trun twenty-six miles at five minutes a mile on good looks and a secretrecipe.

Use softwords and hard arguments.

Each time we read, a seed is sown for the future.

Failureto prepare is preparing to fail.

Skill inthe art of communication is crucial to a leader's success. He can accomplishnothing unless he can communicate effectively.

Never ask a barber if you need a haircut.

Without trust, words become the hollow sound of a woodengong. With trust, words become life itself.

The good neighbour looks beyond the external accidents and discerns those inner qualities that make all men human, and therefore, brothers.