It is no profit to have learned well, if you neglect to do well.

No onecan persuade another to change. Each of us guards a gate of change that canonly be opened from the inside. We cannot open the gate of another, either byargument or emotional appeal.

Don'twrestle a pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

Ideal society is a drama enacted exclusively in the imagination

Washing one's hands of the conflict between the powerfuland the powerless means to side with the powerful, not to be neutral.

Half of the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important

Thesubconscious part in us is called the subjective mind, because it does notdecide and command. It is subject rather than a ruler. Its nature is to dowhat it is told, or what really in your heart of hearts you desire.

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

Acreaking door hangs long on its hinges.

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

Work without faith is like at attempt to reach a bottom-less pit.

Prepareby knowing your walk away [conditions] and by building the number ofvariables you can work with during the negotiation... you need to have a walkaway... a combination of price, terms, and deliverables that represents theleast you will accept. Witho