Duty largely consists of pretending that the trivial is critical

If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off yourlips.

Years wrinkle the face, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.

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

If you ain'tnever pick up the sword, you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

A round egg can be made square according to how you cut it; words would be harsh according to how you speak them.

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

Asingle conversation with a wise man is better than ten years of study.

The evolution from happiness to habit is one of death's best weapons.

I said to the almond tree, ‘'Friend, speak to me of God,’' and the almond treeblossomed.

He that is unkind to his own will not be kind to others.