Small deeds done are better than great deeds planned

Thegalleries are full of critics. They play no ball, they fight no fights. Theymake no mistakes because they attempt nothing. Down in the arena are thedoers. They make mistakes because they try many things. The man who makes nomistakes lacks boldness and

None but the productive can be strong; and none but the strong can be free.

To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.

A good listeneris not only popular everywhere, but after a while he gets to know something.

You can outdistance that which is running after you, but not what is running insideyou.

If you climb up a tree, you must climb down the same tree.

Measurement of life should be rather proportioned to the intensity of experience than it's actual length.

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

The measure of a man is what he does with power.

The liberty of the individual must be thus far limited: He must not make himself a nuisance to other people.

Never[enter] into dispute or argument with another. I never yet saw an instance ofone of two disputants convincing the other by argument. I have seen many ontheir getting warm, becoming rude and shooting one another.