Misfortuneis not that which can be avoided, but that which cannot.

Suffering is one very long moment. We cannot divide it by seasons. WE can only record its moods and chronicle their return.

Ifyou are leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.

Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.

Bargainlike a gypsy, but pay like a gentleman.

Bring ideas in and treat them royally,for one of them may be the king.

you can not strengthen the weak by weakening the strong.

Onehour of thoughtful solitude may nerve the heart for days of conflict girdingup its armor to meet the most insidious foe.

Thesubconscious part in us is called the subjective mind, because it does notdecide and command. It is subject rather than a ruler. Its nature is to dowhat it is told, or what really in your heart of hearts you desire.

Thefirst principle of contract negotiation is don'tremind them of what you did in the past; tell them what you're going to do inthe future.

Keepthings 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

It is a good reader that makes a good book.