What it takes to do a job will not be learned from management courses. It is principally a matter of experience, the proper attitude, and common sense — none of which can be taught in a classroom... Human experience shows that people, not organizations or management systems, get things done.

Good ideas and innovations must be driven into existence by courage and patience.

The man in charge must concern himself with details. If he does not consider them important, neither will his subordinates.

How the hell are you supposed to know what God wants you to do with your life, eh?

If you are going to sin, sin against God, not the bureaucracy. God will forgive you but the bureaucracy won't.

Half-truths are like half a brick - they can be thrown farther.

Success teaches us nothing; only failure teaches.