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

The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

Slander cannot destroy an honest man: when the flood recedes the rock is there.

There may be said to be two classes of people in the world: those who constantly divide the people of the world into two classes and those who do not.

It is easier to be brave from a safe distance.

Kindness is never wasted. If it has no effect on the recepient, at least it benefits the bestower.

Don'tuse a lot where a little will do.

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

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

No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.

Step after step the ladder is ascended

A good listeneris not only popular everywhere, but after a while he gets to know something.