When youcannot make up your mind which of two evenly balanced courses of action youshould take choose the bolder.

Speechis human, silence is divine, yet also brutish and dead; therefore we mustlearn both arts.

A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships arebuilt for.

Whendealing with people, remember you are not dealing with creatures of logic,but creatures of emotion.

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

The sun, though it passes through dirty places, yet remains as pure as before.

You made your bed, now lie in it.

Saying nothing... sometimes says the most.

Power takes as ingratitude the writhing of its victims.

Byfailing to prepare you are preparing to fail.

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

You gotto be very careful if you don't know where you're going, because you mightnot get there.