Somepeople reach the top of the ladder only to find it is leaning against thewrong wall.

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who haveit; to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

Thetorment of human frustration, whatever its immediate cause,is the knowledge that the self is in prison, its vital force and ‘mangledmind’ leaking away in lonely, wasteful self-conflict.

Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced.

Instinct is the nose of the mind.

If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escapea hundred days of sorrow.

Themost prepared are the most dedicated.

It isgreed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

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

Suffer fools gladly, they might be right.