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

The greatest humiliation in life is to work hard on something from which you expect great appreciation, and then fail to get.

If an enemyis annoying you by playing well, consider adopting his strategy.

Power is something of which I am convinced there is no innocencethis side of the womb.

I think I could sum up my position on this with therecitation of a brief Russian proverb ‘Doveryai no Proveryai.’ Itmeans trust but verify.

A Leader is a dealer in hope.

An expert is a man, who dosent has all the answers, but he is sure that if that he is given enough money he can find them.

Onelearns by doing the thing; for though you think you know it, you have nocertainty until you try.

Onemight as well try to ride two horses moving in different directions, as totry to maintain in equal force two opposing or contradictory sets of desires.

I said to the almond tree, ‘'Friend, speak to me of God,’' and the almond treeblossomed.

Wisdom loves the children of men, but she prefers those who come through foolishness to wisdom

Conflictis neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.