We have, I fear, confused power with greatness.

A quiettongue shows a wise head.

One cannot be precise and still be pure.

A rumor goes in one ear and out many mouths.

Onelearns by doing the thing; for though you think you know it, you have nocertainty until you try.

No one lies as much as the indignant do.

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

True,Heaven prohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate acompromise.

If a man is prodigal, he cannot be truly generous

Thepast is malleable and flexible, changing as our recollection interprets andre-explains what has happened.

No pillow is as soft as clear conscience.

There isno squabbling so violent as that between people who accepted an ideayesterday and those who will accept the same idea tomorrow.