In history, characters and events occur twice, first as tragedy then as farce.

Long-rangeplanning works best in the short term.

Onceyou consent to some concession, you can never cancel it and put things backthe way they are.

There is no knowledge that is not power.

Themost intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security andcalm that is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts andtheir conflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

A wide screen just makes a bad film twice as bad.

Tobelieve in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

A fool can tell the truth, but it requires a man of sense to know how to tell a lie.

We donot have to agree; we do need to understand.

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

Don't throwout the baby with the bath water.

Aperson whose heart is not content is like a snake which tries to swallow anelephant.