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

A manneed never revenge himself; the body of his enemy will be brought to his owndoor.

It ishard to change our point of view in a conflict. Most often, it is because weare not nearly as interested in resolving the conflict and possibly creatinga new ‘pearl’ as we are in being right.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shake it,the more sour it grows.

It wasimpossible to get a conversation going, everybody was talking too much.

Between friends there is no need of Justice.

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

Onceyou consent to some concession, you can never cancel it and put things backthe way they are.

Too little liberty brings stagnation, too much brings chaos.

In all superstitions wise men follow fools.

To understand everything is to forgive everything.

The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do something to love, and something to hope for.