The difficulty of speeches is what you are perpetually poised between the ciche and the indiscretion

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

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—andif I should request a negotiation from captivity they should consider that asign of duress.

Even a dog knows the difference between being stumbledover and being kicked.

I have never been able to conceive how any rational beingcould propose happiness to himself from the exercise of power over others.

Deep-seatedpreferences cannot be argued about.

Peoplewho are too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successfuland feel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation,or between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation…

Somewherethere is a map of how it can be done.

It's whenyou're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.

The power to do good is also the power to do harm.

It is only when men begin to worship that they begin to grow.

It is a good reader that makes a good book.