Do we wish men to be virtuous? Then let us begin by making them love their country.

He who gainsa victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himselfis all powerful.

Keep things informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

Old wood best of burn, old friend to trust and old authors to read.

True friendship comes when silence between two people is comfortable

A merefriend will agree with you, but a real friend will argue.

Youcan't stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come toyou. You have to go to them sometimes.

You may be deceived if you trust too much, but you willlive in torment if you don't trust enough.

Peacecan not be kept by force. It can only be won, through understanding. Ourlonging for understandingis Eternal.

A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.

Power corrupts the few, while weakness corrputs the many.

Power can be taken, but not given. The process of thetaking is empowerment in itself.