Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

Analysis kills spontaneity.The grain once ground to floor,springs and germinates no more.

The real great man is the man who makes every man feel great.

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

Successdepends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sureto be failure.

To everyanswer you can find a new question.

Thewise man, even when he holds his tongue, says more than the fool when hespeaks.

It is easier to discover deficiencies in indivuduals, states and providence than to see their real import and value.

It is long and hard and painful to create life; it is short and easy to steal the life others have made.

Humality is a strange thing. The minute you think you've got it, you've lost it.

If Ihad six hours to chop down a tree, I'd spend the first hour sharpening the ax.