"When I was a little kid, I was really scared of the dark. But then I came to understand, dark just means the absence of photons in the visible wavelength–400 to 700 nanometers. Then I thought, well, it's really silly to be afraid of a lack of photons. Then I wasn't afraid of the dark anymore after that." - Elon Musk "What Strand (1996) believes to have been the strength of the Hilton organisation was the fact that the development division did not constitute a separate entity but was geographically dispersed, working closely with people responsible for operations. This gave the team exceptional product knowledge which, in turn, dramatically enhanced their negotiation skills. Being located close to everyday operations also provided the advantage of flexibility and the ability to react to opportunities quickly. It is evident that many of the early international properties were developed because Hilton people were in the right place and at the right time when an opportunity arose." - from The Story of Hilton Hotels 'Little Americas' by Barbara Czyzewska "There is a true person of no rank who is always coming and going from the portals of your face. Who is that true person of no rank?" - Linji "If you want to build a ship, don't drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea." - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry