You can be erudite with knowledge of others; you can be wise only with your wisdom.

A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the brick that others throw at him.

Nevermiss a good chance to shut up.

He whocannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them.

Honesty once pawned is never redeemed.

A man may die, nations may rise and fall, but an idea lives Ideas have endurance without death.

The first duty of love is to listen.

Youcannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.

The spokenword belongs half to him who speaks, and half to him who listens.

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

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

A danger forseen is half avoided.