A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships arebuilt for.

It's notthe size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.

He is poor indeed that can promise nothing.

Opportunity may be hard to recognize if you are only looking for a lucky break.

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

Keepthings 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

Themost important single ingredient in the formula of success is knowing how toget along with people.

When you hear the word 'Invietable' watch out! An enemy of humanity has identified himself.

If we shake hands with icy fingures, it is because we have burnt them so horribly before.

A manneed never revenge himself; the body of his enemy will be brought to his owndoor.

Accomplishmentof purpose is better than making a profit.

Never[enter] into dispute or argument with another. I never yet saw an instance ofone of two disputants convincing the other by argument. I have seen many ontheir getting warm, becoming rude and shooting one another.