Prejudice is a disease characterised by hardening of categories.

It isimpossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument.

To ask advice is in nine cases out of ten tout for flattery.

There is no comparison between that which is last by not succeding and that what is last by not trying.

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

Could agreater miracle take place than for us to look through each other’seyes for an instant?

The best prophet is common sense, our native wit.

Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire isthat which he exercises over himself.

Nevercut what you can untie.

The wise man learns more from his enemies than the fool does from his friends.

A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

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