Themost intense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security andcalm that is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts andtheir conflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

He who asks questions cannot avoid the answers.

Happinessis the only sanction of life; where happiness fails, existence remains a madand lamentable experiment.

It is mark of a good man not to know how to do an injury.

If I giveyou an egg, and you give me an egg, we will each have one egg.

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

Manyspeak much who cannot speak well.

Comedy is an escape, not from the truth but from despair; a narrow escape into faith.

Onlywhen all contribute their firewood can they build up a strong fire.

We ownalmost all our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who havediffered.

Politeness is the art of selecting among one's real thoughts.

The surest way to remain poor is to be an honest man.