Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

Life imitates art far more that art imitates life.

Nosnowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible.

Afanatic is a person who can’t change his mind and won’t change.

If you are distressed by anything external, the pain isnot due to the thing itself but to your own estimate of it; and this you havethe power to revoke at any moment.

The Natural flights of Human mind are not from Pleasure to pleasure, but from hope to hope.

Beholdthe turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.

Whenanger comes, wisdom goes.

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

Symanpathy is a supporting atmosphere, and in it we unfold easily and well

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

War does not determine who is right - only who is left