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

Politeness is the art of selecting among one's real thoughts.

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

I know youbelieve you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realizethat what you heard isn't what I meant.

The greatest virtue of man is perhaps curiosity.

Wordsare, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.

Responsibility is the high price of self-ownership.

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.

It is a strange desire, to seek power, and to loseliberty; or to seek power over others, and to lose power over a man's self.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

Takeyour life into your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing, no one toblame.

It'sgood to shut up sometimes.