It is only those who do not know how to work that do not love it. To those who do, it is better than play.

To survive, men and business and corporations must serve.

Before you try to convince anyone else, be sure you are convinced, and if you cannot convince yourself, drop the subject.

If you plan your work, you will not find yourself standing on the corner wondering where to go next.

An executive is a person who always decides; sometimes he decides correctly, but he always decides.

Enjoy the sacred moment while it lingers.

You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.

I have never believed in the Wizard of Oz theory of consulting, that I am all-knowing and all-seeing, and that everyone around me is kind of a backbencher

Mr. Powell raised an eyebrow. 'I'm a librarian,' he said. 'I always know what I'm talking about.

Who the hell wants to hear actors talk?

No, my heart will not yet despair. Gandalf fell and has returned and is with us. We may stand, if only on one leg, or at least be left still upon our knees.

When I was in art college, I would be painting, and I would create something on a canvas that was actually quite attractive. But if I got frightened and tried to protect that, that canvas would die.

For me, football is just a game, not a drama.

He knocks the hell out of people, but in a Christian way.

Instinct seeks satisfaction. Love is free of all demands.