Power is not a means, it is an end. One does not establisha dictatorship in order to safeguard a revolution; one makes the revolutionin order to establish the dictatorship.

Knowledge is of two kinds, we know a subject ourselves or we know where we can get information upon it.

Liberty and democracy becomes unholy when their hands are dyed red with innocent blood.

The best prophet is common sense, our native wit.

Manners are the hypocrisy of a nation.

Childhood shows the man, as morning shows the day

We areall faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised asimpossible situations.

He who truly knows has no occasion to shout

Sincerity is impossible, unless it pervades the whole being, and the pretence of it saps the very foundation of character

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

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

What matter is not to add years to your life but to add life to your years.