Commonsense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.

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

The remedy for weakness is not brooding over weakness, but thinking of strength.

Instinct is the nose of the mind.

Becausewe focused on the snake, we missed the scorpion.

Youcannot truly listen to anyone and do anything else at the same time.

The more faithfully you listen to the voice withhin you, the batter you will hear what is sounding outside.And only he who listens can speak.

Nevermiss a good chance to shut up.

Consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.

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

Passionsare generally roused by great conflicts.

In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.