EDUCATION BEGINS WITH LIFE.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

An adventure is an inconvenience rightly considered. An inconvenience is an adventure wrongly considered.

One cannot be precise and still be pure.

It is atrick among the dishonest to offer sacrifices that are not needed,or not possible, to avoid making those that are required.

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

The mostdramatic conflicts are perhaps, those that take place not between men butbetween a man and himself where the arena of conflict is a solitary mind.

A goodpreparation takes longer than the delivery.

Talkingjaw-jaw is always better than war-war.

Arbitrary power is like most other things which are veryhard, very liable to be broken.

Before following a leader, it's wise to see if he's headed in the right direction.

If you ain'tnever pick up the sword, you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.