I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

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

The oldbelieve everything, the middle-aged suspect everything, the young knoweverything.

To start blindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness,and will lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

The great despisers are the greater reverers.

Whenangry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry a hundred.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want totest a man's character, give him power.

Our distrust is very expensive.

Onecomes to believe whatever one repeats to oneself sufficiently often, whetherthe statement be true or false. It comes to be dominating thought in one'smind.

Gossip is that which no one claims to like-but everybody enjoys.

Onlyfree men can negotiate. Prisoners cannot enter into contracts. Your freedomand mine cannot be separated.

My greenthumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to seethings from the plant's point of view.