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

A man's real life is that accorded to him in the thoughtd other man by reason of respect or natural love.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

A life makingmistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doingnothing at all.

When u were born, u were crying and everyone round u was smiling.. Live ur life so that when u die, u're the one who is smiling and everyone round u is crying..

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

Sincerity is impossible, unless it pervades the whole being, and the pretence of it saps the very foundation of character

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who have it;to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

It is much easier to be a hero than a gentleman.

All your fingernails grow with no convenient speed except broken one.

The wicked are not always clever, nor are dictators always right.

Unless aman has trained himself for his chance, the chance will only make him lookridiculous.