Don't bunt. Aim out of the ballpark. - David Ogilvy

It is the professional duty of the advertising agent to conceal his artifice. When Aeschines spoke, they said, “How well he speaks.” But when Demosthenes spoke, they said, “Let us march against Philip.” I’m in for Demosthenes.

Do not make the common mistake of regarding your clients as dopes. Make friends with them. Buy shares in their companies. But try not to become entangled in their politics. Emulate Talleyrand, who served France through seven regimes.

If the consumer does not perceive any real benefits in the brand, then no amount of ingenious advertising and selling can save it.