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

Power consists in one's capacity to link his will with thepurpose of others, to lead by reason and a gift of cooperation.

The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.

Ifpassion drives you, let reason hold the reins.

Thisduality has been reflected in classical as well as modern literature asreason versus passion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’mind and the ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of ourlives when our verbal-intellect sugges

When regard for truth has been broken down or evenslightly weakened, all things will remain doubtful.

If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off yourlips.

Remembernot only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

Money is what things run into and people run out of

Finance is the art of passing currency from hand to hand until it finally disappears.

Talentalone won't make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at theright time, unless you are ready. The most important question is: 'Are youready?'

I’mwillin’ for any solution — religious, political. I’m not going to keepofferin’ to negotiate so much because they turn us down each time. Itindicates a weakness on our part.