A pessimist sees only the dark side of the clouds, and mopes; a philosopher sees both sides, and shrugs; an optimist doesn't care. Momentum is wht it wants to gather.

Thetorment of human frustration, whatever its immediate cause,is the knowledge that the self is in prison, its vital force and ‘mangledmind’ leaking away in lonely, wasteful self-conflict.

The hearthas arguments with which the logic of mind is not acquainted.

Whenpeople say women can’t be trusted because they cycle every month, myresponse is that men cycle every day, so they should only be allowed tonegotiate peace treaties in the evening.

Whohath not known ill fortune, never knew himself, or his own virtue.

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

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

A good listeneris not only popular everywhere, but after a while he gets to know something.

Peoplewho are only good with hammers see every problem as a nail.

Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned

The ear tends to be lazy, craves the familiar and is shocked by the unexpected; the eye, on the other hand, tends to be impatient, craves the novel and is bored by repetition.

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