The average man’s life consists of: Twenty years of having his mother ask him where he is going, Forty years of having his wife ask the same question; and at the end, the mourners wondering too.

Insteadof suppressing conflicts, specific channels could be created to make thisconflict explicit, and specific methods could be set up by which the conflictis resolved.

Beware,as long as you live, of judging people of appearances.

When indoubt, ask. When not in doubt, ask. If you are not in doubt, you may bekidding yourself.

You're ina much better position to talk with people when they approach you than whenyou approach them.

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

Everything has been thought of before, but the difficulty is to think of it again

Marriagemeans expectations and expectations mean conflict.

If youcan make a man laugh, you can make him think and make him like and believeyou.

The rulers must be watched, not the ruled.

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

It is only when men begin to worship that they begin to grow.