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.

The greatest virtue of man is perhaps curiosity.

Any general statement is like a cheque drawn on a bank. Its value depends on what is there to meet it.

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

Of all human foibles love of living is the most powerful.

The rulers must be watched, not the ruled.

Power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinksyou have.

The problem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

Nature hasgiven men one tongue and two ears, that we may hear twice as much as wespeak.

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

Silenceis the mother of truth.