If a man is prodigal, he cannot be truly generous

Don'thate, it's too big a burden to bear.

Themost important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said.

A roundegg can be made square according to how you cut it; words would be harshaccording to how you speak them.

If a man speaks or acts with pure thought, happiness follows him like a shadow that never leaves him

There isnothing so disagreeable, that a patient mind cannot find some solace for it.

Every kind of peaceful cooperation among men is primarily basedon mutual trust and only secondarily on institutions such as courts ofjustice and police.

Onlywhen all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

The ruler proclaims the good news himself; he sends the servants out to announce the bad news.

Nothingstrengthens the judgment and quickens the conscience like individualresponsibility.

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

Silenceis argument carried out by other means.