Knowlege is two-fold, and consists not only an affirmation of what is true, but in the negation of that which is faise

Nature hasgiven men one tongue and two ears, that we may hear twice as much as wespeak.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

Wecannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, andrepetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of thesituation.

Politicians are like ships; noisiest when lost in a fog.

Every kind of peaceful cooperation among men is primarily basedon mutual trust and only secondarily on institutions such as courts ofjustice and police.

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

The last function of reason is to recognize that there is an infinity of things which surpass it.

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

Younever really understand a person until you consider things from his point ofview.

Tell meand I'll forget. Show me, and I may not remember. Involve me, and I'llunderstand.

When a man meets his mates society begins.