“Better to be screwed physically than financially.”
“Money is better than poverty, if only for financial reasons.”
“Bureaucracy destroys initiative. There is little that bureaucrats hate more than innovation, especially innovation that produces better results than the old routines. Improvements always make those at the top of the heap look inept. Who enjoys appearing inept?”
“Encourage everyone you meet with a smile or compliment. Make them feel better when you leave their presence and they will always be glad to see you coming.”
“You ought to expect better of people. It encourages you to be a better person yourself.”