Can we do good to the world? In an absolute sense, no; in a relative sense, yes.

Manners are the hypocrisy of a nation.

If absolute power corrupts absolutely, does absolutepowerlessness make you pure?

Show me a man who cannot bother to do little things andI'll show you a man who cannot be trusted to do big things.

Thetime to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.

I said to the almond tree, ‘'Friend, speak to me of God,’' and the almond treeblossomed.

When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in theservice of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I amafraid.

Thereverse side also has a reverse side.

Keepthings 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

It is better to suffer wrong than to do it, and happier tobe sometimes cheated than not to trust.

Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

Love is an act of faith and whoever is of little faith is also of little love.