Theproblem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

If you follow me, I may lead you straight to hell, but ifyou trust me, I will lead you back out again.

One ofthe lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.

Neverdoubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change theworld. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

Thedeepest principle of human nature is the craving to be appreciated.

Beforeeverything else, getting ready is the secret to success.

I think I could sum up my position on this with therecitation of a brief Russian proverb ‘Doveryai no Proveryai.’ Itmeans trust but verify.

A goodlistener is not someone with nothing to say. A good listener is a good talkerwith a sore throat.

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.

A man does not know what he is saying until he knows what he is not saying.

Knowingthat everything's futile but still fighting, still raging against the dying ofthe light that's what motivates me all the time ... If you hold that sense offutility in your head for too long, it can begin to eat into you. You canstill be aware of it

If youare planning on doing business with someone again, don't be too tough in thenegotiations. If you're going to skin a cat, don't keep it as a house cat.