The two most important things in any company do not appear in its balance sheet: its reputation and its people.

Every action in company ought to be with some sign of respect to those present.

But lest some unlucky event should happen unfavorable to my reputation, I beg it may be remembered by every gentleman in the room that I this day declare with the utmost sincerity, I do not think myself equal to the command I am honored with.

I'd rather spend half an hour in the company of a top carpenter, than three hours in the company of an average brain surgeon.

This world is a bitter tree, it has only two sweet nectar like fruits - one is soft voice and the other is company of gentlemen.

If you lose money for the firm, I will be forgiving. If you lose reputation, I will be ruthless.