Whenthere is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.

Familiarize yourself with the chains of bondage and you prepare your own limbs to wear them.

Youcan't shake hands with a clenched fist.

A book, tight shut, is but a block of paper.

If error is corrected whenever it is recognized as such,the path of error is the path of truth.

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

Earnest people are often people who habitually look on the serious side of things that have no serious side

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

Girls .. . were allowed to play in the house . . . and boys were sent outdoors. . .Boys ran around in the yard with toy guns going kksshh-kksshh,fighting wars for made-up reasons and arguing about whowas dead, while girls stayed inside and played with dol

I think I could sum up my position on this with therecitation of a brief Russian proverb ‘Doveryai no Proveryai.’ Itmeans trust but verify.

The good neighbour looks beyond the external accidents and discerns those inner qualities that make all men human, and therefore, brothers.

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.