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

Conflictis the gadfly of thought. It stirs us to observation and memory. Itinstigates to invention. It shocks us out of sheeplikepassivity, and sets us at noting and contriving.

No man is the whole himself; his friends are the rest of him.

Wheneveryou're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make thedifference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factoris attitude.

This creative man, who in his own selfish affairs is a coward to the backbone, will fight for an idea like a hero.

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.

What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity.

It's whenyou're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.

We do not err because the truth is difficult to see. We err because this is more comfortable

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

Our fear of disasters that may never happen robs us of the courage to meet the ills that do occur

A teacher as a person is more important than a teacher as a technician. What he is has more effect than anything he does.