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Myfather said: you must never try to make all the money that's in a deal. Letthe other fellow make some money too, because if you have a reputation foralways making all the money, you won't have many deals.

A mistake in judgement isn't fatal, but too much anxiety about judgement is.

The mostintense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calmthat is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and theirconflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

Civilization has made the peasantry its pack animal.

To teach isto learn twice.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Freedom demands respect for the freedom of others.

Unlessa man has trained himself for his chance, the chance will only make him lookridiculous.

Distancedoesn't matter. It is only the first step that is difficult.

Thereis no such thing as absolute value in this world. You can only estimate whata thing is worth to 'you.'

Thehardest step is over the threshold.