Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

Happinessis the only sanction of life; where happiness fails, existence remains a madand lamentable experiment.

Conflictbuilds character. Crisis defines it.

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

Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat.

Whilewe consider when to begin, it becomes too late.

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

The talker will lead the dog to the meat market.

Quarrelsend, but words once spoken never die.

Saying nothing... sometimes says the most.

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

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