If necessityis the mother of invention, conflict is its father.

Truth is strengthened by observation and delay, falsehood by haste and uncertainity.

Power is the faculty or capacity to act, the strength andpotency to accomplish something. It is the vital energy to make choices anddecisions. It also includes the capacity to overcome deeply embedded habitsand to cultivate higher, more effective ones.

Blessed are they who have nothing to say and who cannot be persuaded to say it.

Never answer a letter while you are angry.

No one lies as much as the indignant do.

What dowe live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

Ialways cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think,well, if they attack one personally, it means they have not a singlepolitical argument left.

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

As long as there is life there is danger.

Theproblem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.