To ask advice is in nine cases out of ten tout for flattery.

The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shake it,the more sour it grows.

Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.

Myfather said: you must never try to make all the money that's in a deal. Letthe other fellow make some money too, because if you have a reputation foralways making all the money, you won't have many deals.

Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.

Suspicion begets suspicion.

Little things console us because little things afflict us.

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

A man of courage is also full of faith.

A woman can say more in a sigh than a man can say in a sermon.

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