When you are outraged by somebody’s impudence, ask yourself at once, â€ÅÂCan the world exist without impudent people?” It cannot; read more

When you are outraged by somebody’s impudence, ask yourself at once, â€ÅÂCan the world exist without impudent people?” It cannot; so do not ask for impossibilities.

Mergers are a nightmare. I'm sure everybody has thought about it but half of the reason that airlines like US read more

Mergers are a nightmare. I'm sure everybody has thought about it but half of the reason that airlines like US Airways find themselves in this position is that previous mergers have not gone entirely well.

What a pity, when Christopher Columbus discovered America, that he ever mentioned it.

What a pity, when Christopher Columbus discovered America, that he ever mentioned it.

Doug Melvin's contract is absolutely being extended. We're just working through the details.

Doug Melvin's contract is absolutely being extended. We're just working through the details.

With any bank consolidation, there are efficiencies to be gained.

With any bank consolidation, there are efficiencies to be gained.

I was concerned after those first three games because of the kind of mistakes we were making in one-run losses read more

I was concerned after those first three games because of the kind of mistakes we were making in one-run losses to tough teams. Either we were trying to do too much, or we were falling asleep. So today I called them in and challenged them (in the middle of the game). I said, ?Apparently we?re headed back in the same direction.? You saw the response.

Painful as it may be, a significant emotional event can be the catalyst for choosing a direction that serves us-and read more

Painful as it may be, a significant emotional event can be the catalyst for choosing a direction that serves us-and those around us - more effectively. Look for the learning.

Of all afflictions, the worst is self-contempt.

Of all afflictions, the worst is self-contempt.

There's a lot of overlap in his plan. You might as well hold an index fund.

There's a lot of overlap in his plan. You might as well hold an index fund.