Zeal is fit only for wise men but is found mostly infools.

Friendship increases in visiting friends, but in visiting them seldom.

Few things help an individual more than to placeresponsibility upon him, and to let him know that you trust him.

A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

Almost all of our relationships begin and most of them continue as forms of mutual exploitation, a mental or physical barter, to be terminated when one or both parties run out of goods.

Constant repetition carries conviction.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

Be still when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say whatyou've got to say, and say it hot.

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

It is atrick among the dishonest to offer sacrifices that are not needed,or not possible, to avoid making those that are required.

He whois unable to dance says the yard is stony.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.