Power is something of which I am convinced there is no innocencethis side of the womb.

Onemight as well try to ride two horses moving in different directions, as totry to maintain in equal force two opposing or contradictory sets of desires.

Democracy will break under the strain of apronstrings. It can exist only on trust.

It isimpossible to defeat an ignorant man in argument.

The first duty of love is to listen.

Our faults irritate us most when we see them in others.

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

Unlessa man has trained himself for his chance, the chance will only make him lookridiculous.

Some People strengthen the society just by being the kind of people they are.

Consistencyis the hobgoblin of little minds.

The more estimable the offender, the greater the torment.

Mensucceed when they realize that their failures are the preparation for theirvictories.