Becausewe focused on the snake, we missed the scorpion.

It's the job that's never started as takes longest to finish.

Nevermistake silence for agreement.

The thoughts that come often unsought, and as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.

Democracy will break under the strain of apronstrings. It can exist only on trust.

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

Success is often the result of taking a mis-step in the right direction.

An individual without information can't takeresponsibility. An individual with information can't help but takeresponsibility.

Anyonewho conducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence,just his memory.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

.Oneshould count each day a separate life.

An artist is a cut above the critic, for the artist is writing something which will move the critic. The critic is writing something which will move everybody but the artist