“In the long run managements stressing accounting appearance over economic substance usually achieve little of either.”

“I do know that when I am 60, I should be attempting to achieve different personal goals than those which had priority at age 20.”

“You know ... you keep doing the same things and you keep getting the same result over and over again.”

“The attitude of our managers vividly contrasts with that of the young man who married a tycoon's only child, a decidedly homely and dull lass. Relieved, the father called in his new son- in-law after the wedding and began to discuss the future: Son, you're the boy I always wanted and never had. Here's a stock certificate for 50% of the company. You're my equal partner from now on.' Thanks, dad.'Now, what would you like to run? How about sales?' I'm afraid I couldn't sell water to a man crawling in the Sahara.' Well then, how about heading human relations?' I really don't care for people.' No problem, we have lots of other spots in the business. What would you like to do?' Actually, nothing appeals to me. Why don't you just buy me out?”

“I don't look to jump over 7-foot bars: I look around for 1-foot bars that I can step over.”

“Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.”

“Life is like a snowball. The important thing is finding wet snow and a really long hill. ”