Experience is a hard teacher because SHE gives the test first, the lesson afterwards.

Wisdom loves the children of men, but she prefers those who come through foolishness to wisdom

Nothing would be done at all if a man waited till he could do it so well that no one could find fault with it

It isimpossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument.

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

A man has no ears for that to which experience has given no access.

Those who trust us educate us.

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

A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.

A barking dog is often more useful than a sleeping lion.

Thosewho are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

Non-cooperationis a measure of discipline and sacrifice, and it demands respect for theopposite views.