Optimists and pessimists have one fault in common: they are afraid of the truth.

A newbroom sweeps clean, but an old broom knows the corners.

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

The flowers of life are but illusions. How many fade away and leave no trace; how few yield any fruit and the fruit itself how rarely does it ripen!

Always the dullness of the fool is the whetstone of the wits

Wordsare, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.

you salute your duty,you need not salute anybody. But if u pollute ur duty, u hav 2 salute every body.... -ABDUL KALAM

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

Thereis nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries thanan agreement.

Donot wrong or hate your neighbor for it is not he that you wrong but yourself.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

Whenmen and women agree, it is only in their conclusions; their reasons arealways different.