To know the pains of power, we must go to those who haveit; to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

Whenangry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry a hundred.

None but the productive can be strong; and none but the strong can be free.

When our hearts are empty, we collect things.

Friendship increases in visiting friends, but in visiting them seldom.

Mandoes not live by words alone, despite the fact that sometimes he has to eatthem.

The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

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

Thehardest step is over the threshold.

The difficulty of speeches is what you are perpetually poised between the ciche and the indiscretion

You canobserve a lot by just watching.

Badplanning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.