I give myself,sometimes, admirable advice, but I am incapable of taking it.

When indoubt, ask. When not in doubt, ask. If you are not in doubt, you may bekidding yourself.

Pleasure is the sincerest compliment.

History is the witness of the times, the light of truth.

The fibers of all things have their tension and are strainedlike the strings of an instrument.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

It's not only later than you think- it's sooner than you suspect.

Whateverfailures I have known, whatever errors I have committed, whatever follies Ihave witnessed in private and public life have been the consequence of actionwithout thought.

A man of courage is also full of faith.

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

Character is a by-product; it is produced in the great manufacture of daily duty.