The best of merchandise will go back to the shelf unless handled by a conscientious, tactful salesman.

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.

Everyone chases after happiness, not noticing that happiness is at their heels.

Back in the mid-1970s, we adopted some fairly ambitious goals to improve efficiency of our cars. What did we get? We got a tremendous boost in efficiency.

If you desire information on some point of law, you are not likely to ponder over the ponderous tomes of legal writers in order to obtain the knowledge you seek, by your own unaided efforts.

A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice.

This is the holy reasoning of love; it draws no license from grace, but rather feels the strong constraints of gratitude leading it to holiness.

I was never into candy and games and clowns.

It's better to go into the world half-cocked than not to go into the world at all.

my mother always found me out. Always. She's been dead for thirty-five years, but I have this feeling that even now she's watching.

"Literature" is written material that, 100 years after the death of the author, is forced upon high school students.

A lot of people are wanting him [Barack Obama] to be the president just because he's black. But I think he does have some good views.