Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

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

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

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government

If speakingis silver, then listening is gold.

Onemight as well try to ride two horses moving in different directions, as totry to maintain in equal force two opposing or contradictory sets of desires.

Any child who has parents who are interested in him and has a house full of books isin't poor.

A man is but a product of his thoughts; what he thinks, that he becomes

A man'sconversation is the mirror of his thoughts.

Don'thate, it's too big a burden to bear.

No pillow is as soft as clear conscience.

Differentfields, different grasshoppers; different seas, different fish.