The nice thing about meditation is it makes doing nothing quite respectable.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

Onceyou consent to some concession, you can never cancel it and put things backthe way they are.

Ability is poor men's wealth

A perfect method for adding drama to life is to wait until the deadline looms large.

It's good to shut up sometimes.

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

The directuse of force is such a poor solution to any problem, it is generally employedonly by small children and large nations.

Manyspeak much who cannot speak well.

you cannot establish sound security on borrowed money

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

Thegreatest glory in living lies not in never falling,but in rising every time we fall.