Keep a secret; its you slave. Tell it, and it's your master.

Enthusiasm sees only the down payment.

Kindwords do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.

At times, it is better to keep your mouth shut and let people wonder if you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.

A man sits as many risks as he runs.

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

Ignoring is not the same thing as being tolerant

As if you could kill time without injuring eternity.

Analysis kills spontaneity.The grain once ground to floor,springs and germinates no more.

Never answer a letter while you are angry.

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

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