The opposite of a correct statement is a false statement. But the opposite of a profound truth may well be another profound truth.

"Management" means, in the last analysis, the substitution of thought for brawn and muscle, of knowledge for folklore and superstition, and of cooperation for force. . .

What is called resignation is confirmed desperation.

It is, in fact, nothing short of a miracle that the modern methods of instruction have not yet entirely strangled the holy curiosity of inquiry.

It pays to be obvious, especially if you have a reputation for subtlety.

No sensible decision can be made any longer without taking into account not only the world as it is, but the world as it will be. . ..

One kernel is felt in a hogshead; one drop of water helps to swell the ocean; a spark of fire helps to give light to the world. None are too small, too feeble, too poor to be of service. Think of this and act.

The human heart is like a ship on a stormy sea driven about by winds blowing from all four corners of heaven.

I was like a boy playing on the sea-shore, and diverting myself now and then finding a smoother pebble or a prettier shell than ordinary, whilst the great ocean of truth lay all undiscovered before me.

A good manager is best when people barely know that he exists. Not so good when people obey and acclaim him. Worse when they despise him.