Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

Night is the blotting paper of many sorrows.

Every advantage has its tax

One must be fond of people and trust them if one is not tomake a mess of life.

One person with a belief is a social power equal to nintynine who have only interest.

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

The warexisting between the senses and reason.

It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.

Talkback to your internal critic. Train yourself to recognize and write downcritical thoughts as they go through your mind. Learn why these thoughts areuntrue and practice talking and writing back to them.

The aimof argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress.

Half of the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important

Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.