Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire isthat which he exercises over himself.

Life is progress from want to want, not from enjoyment to enjoyment.

We arejudged by what we finish, not what we start.

As longas you keep a person down, some part of you has to be down there to hold himdown, so it means you cannot soar as you otherwise might.

In art, as in love, instinct is enogh.

The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.

Thoroughnesscharacterizes all successful men. Genius is the art of taking infinite pains.All great achievement has been characterized by extreme care, infinitepainstaking, even to the minutest detail.

The deeper the waters are, the more still they run.

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Malicedrinketh its own poison.

I'mjust preparing my impromptu remarks.

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