The wise man learns more from his enemies than the fool does from his friends.

Humality is a strange thing. The minute you think you've got it, you've lost it.

Silenceis the mother of truth.

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

To sit alone in the lamp light with a book spread out before you-such is a pleasure beyond compare.

Any man's death diminishes me, because i am involved in mankind; and, therefore, never tend to know for whom the bell tolls. It tolls for thee.

Enthusiasm is faith set on fire.

Communicationis not only the essence of being human, but also a vital property of life.

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

There is no knowledge that is not power.

It is long and hard and painful to create life; it is short and easy to steal the life others have made.

As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.