The thoughts that come often unsought, and as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.

Anyone whoconducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence,just his memory.

All thingsat first appear difficult.

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

Laughter is shortest distance between two people.

Silence, along with modesty, is a great aid to conversation.

The greatest virtue of man is perhaps curiosity.

This creative man, who in his own selfish affairs is a coward to the backbone, will fight for an idea like a hero.

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou

If error is corrected whenever it is recognized as such,the path of error is the path of truth.

To beprepared is half the victory.

Conflictis neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.