The man who is denied the opportunity of taking decisions of importance begins to regard as important the decisions he is allowed to take.

People of great ability do not emerge, as a rule, from the happiest background. So far as my own observation goes, I would conclude that ability, although hereditary, is improved by an early measure of adversity and improved again by a later measure of success.

Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion. General recognition of this fact is shown in the proverbial phrase "It is the busiest man who has time to spare."

Imagination is essential and it comes first, for without imagination we are aimless.

The man who is denied the opportunity of taking decisions of importance begins to regard as important the decisions he is allowed to take.

Expenditures rise to meet income.

Perfection of planning is a symptom of decay. During a period of exciting discovery or progress, there is no time to plan the perfect headquarters.