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

A man'sconversation is the mirror of his thoughts.

Too little liberty brings stagnation, too much brings chaos.

Only few men think, but all have opinions.

Zeal is fit only for wise men but is found mostly infools.

A man of great common sense and good taste-meaning there a man without originality or moral courage.

Whenthere is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.

Becausewe focused on the snake, we missed the scorpion.

Men are cruel, but man is kind.

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

Peaceis not the absence of conflict but the presence of creative alternatives forresponding to conflict alternatives to passive or aggressive responses,alternatives to violence.

Weagree completely on everything, including the fact we don't see eye to eye.