Never answer a letter while you are angry.

Successis blocked by concentrating on it and planning for it ... Success is shy itwon't come out while you're watching.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

No one lies as much as the indignant do.

Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Thehardest step is over the threshold.

Quite often good things have hurtful consequnces. There are instances of men who have been ruined by their money or killed by their courage.

Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.

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 property of power is to protect.

An adventure is an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered.

Bring ideas in and treat them royally,for one of them may be the king.