Experience is a hard teacher because SHE gives the test first, the lesson afterwards.

The louder the talked of his honour, the faster we counted our spoons.

I have never been able to conceive how any rational beingcould propose happiness to himself from the exercise of power over others.

Mostpeople I ask little from. I try to give them much, and expect nothing inreturn and I do very well in the bargain.

Pleasure is by no means an infallible critical guide, but it is the least fallible.

Earnest people are often people who habitually look on the serious side of things that have no serious side

Effectivecommunication is 20 percent what you know and 80 percent how you feel aboutwhat you know.

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

Thereward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

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

Truthsprings from argument amongst friends.

It'sthe repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that beliefbecomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen.