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

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

When angry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry ahundred.

If youare planning on doing business with someone again, don't be too tough in thenegotiations. If you're going to skin a cat, don't keep it as a house cat.

Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.

The greatest humiliation in life is to work hard on something from which you expect great appreciation, and then fail to get.

Whendealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic,but creatures of emotion.

There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.

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

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

When youhave to make a choice and you don't make it, that itself is a choice.

Wenever have the time to do it right but always have time to do it over.