The ultimate measured a man is not where he stands in marents of comfort, but whre he stands at times of challenge & contraversy.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

Learning is the property of those who fear to do disagreeable things.

A fly beforehis own eye is bigger than an elephant in the next field.

Commonsense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.

When indoubt, ask. When not in doubt, ask. If you are not in doubt, you may bekidding yourself.

I know you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure yourealize that what you heard isn't what I meant.

Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.

The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

A man of great common sense and good taste-meaning there a man without originality or moral courage.

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

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