Speech is of time; silence is of eternity.

Thefibers of all things have their tension and are strained like the strings ofan instrument.

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

Only freemen can negotiate. Prisoners cannot enter into contracts. Your freedom andmine cannot be separated.

Be notdisturbed at being misunderstood; be disturbed at not understanding.

Duringa negotiation, it would be wise not to take anything personally. If you leavepersonalities out of it, you will be able to see opportunities moreobjectively.

Sometimes the man of action is the fellow who has just got both his feat in hot water.

Civilization is a movement and not a condition, a voyage and not a harbour.

If wecannot end our differences at least we can make the world safe for diversity.

Enthusiasm sees only the down payment.

Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire isthat which he exercises over himself.

Thefire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than him.