In history, characters and events occur twice, first as tragedy then as farce.

The hardest thing to disguise is you feelings when you put a lot of relatives on the train for home.

Everyoneis kneaded out of the same dough but not baked in the same oven.

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

Conflictis inevitable, but combat is optional.

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

Wenever have the time to do it right but always have time to do it over.

The highest pleasure to be got out of freedom, and having nothing to do, is labour

The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do something to love, and something to hope for.

Every village has to become a self-sufficient republic.

To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.

Onelearns by doing the thing; for though you think you know it, you have nocertainty until you try.