One of the fondest expressions around is that we can't be the world's policeman. But guess who gets called when suddenly someone needs a cop.

People get work done, not buildings, not staffs in a generic sense, and not plans, but people

Luck tends to come to people who are prepared.

Poverty arises and persists where corruption is endemic and enterprise is stifled, where basic fairness provided by the rule of law is absent. In such circumstances, poverty is an assault against human dignity, and in that assault lies the natural seed of human anger

You can never err by treating everyone in the building with respect, thoughtfulness, and a kind word. Everyone of our employees is an essential employee. Every one of them wants to be viewed that way. And if you treat them that way, they will view you that way. They will not let you down or let you fail. They will accomplish whatever you have put in front of them.

Being responsible sometimes means pissing people off.

Some people naturally have a sense of empathy and an understanding of how to bring their followers to do things. They become great politicians.