Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

A goodplan is like a road map: it shows the final destination and usually the bestway to get there.

Better hazard than always be in fear.

Successis blocked by concentrating on it and planning for it ... Success is shy itwon't come out while you're watching.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—andif I should request a negotiation from captivity they should consider that asign of duress.

If you could kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, youwouldn't sit for a month.

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

Without trust, words become the hollow sound of a woodengong. With trust, words become life itself.

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

Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.

Constantrepetition carries conviction.

The compromisewill always be more expensive than either of the suggestions it iscompromising.