My definition of an executive's job is brief and to the point. It is simply this: Getting things done through other people.

Salesmanship, too, is an art; the perfection of its technique requires study and practice.

The best teamwork comes from men who are working independently toward one goal in unison.

As a rule, we find what we look for; we achieve what we get ready for.

How can we expect our children to know and experience the joy of giving unless we teach them that the greater pleasure in life lies in the art of giving rather than receiving.

Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together.

It is always the start that requires the greatest effort.

The five separate fingers are five independent units. Close them and the fist multiplies strength. This is organization.

The art of effective listening is essential to clear communication, and clear communication is necessary to management success.

The well-satisfied customer will bring the repeat sale that counts.

The keystone of successful business is cooperation. Friction retards progress.

Quiet, ” she hissed at me, her voice shockingly aggressive for such a small person. “Otherwise, I’ll shut you up myself.

I'm married. And pregnant.

I may not know what is in store for me. However, I always know how I prefer to respond to my circumstances whatever they may be.

Only a magician can fix a head on a body, but any fool can lop it off.

A ham is simply any actor who has not been successful in repressing his natural instincts.

Being cool is when you win, you don't get too happy; and when you lose, you don't get too mad.

But one day we shall be rich, and the next poor. One day we shall dine in a palace and the next we'll sit in a forest and toast mushrooms on a hatpin.

My greatest fear is flying. And I do a lot of flying, so that's a bummer

I have often tried to tell the story of a place through people there.

A lot of people work out to be skinny. That's so boring, and it seems like a depressing goal for a modern woman.