Conflictis the gadfly of thought. It stirs us to observation and memory. Itinstigates to invention. It shocks us out of sheeplikepassivity, and sets us at noting and contriving.

A good listeneris not only popular everywhere, but after a while he gets to know something.

COURAGE IS THE FLEEING FORWARD.

Thefire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than him.

Learning must be had, but in the second place, as subsequent only to greater qualities.

The highest pleasure to be got out of freedom, and having nothing to do, is labour

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

The real great man is the man who makes every man feel great.

Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.

Not work, but the thought that he must work is what makes the lazy man tired.

Teaching may contribute to certain kinds of learning under certain circumstances.

We willbe known by the tracks we leave behind.