There is something monstrous in commands couched in invented and unfamiliar language, an alien master is the worst of all. The language of the law must not be foreign to the ears of those who are to obey it.

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.

So longas a man is angry he cannot be in the right.

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

A state with defective laws will have defective morals.

Let not thy will roar, when thy power can but whisper.

The fibers of all things have their tension and are strainedlike the strings of an instrument.

Light is good in whatever lamp it may burn; even as a rose is beautiful in whatever garden it may bloom.

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.

Thesubconscious part in us is called the subjective mind, because it does notdecide and command. It is subject rather than a ruler. Its nature is to dowhat it is told, or what really in your heart of hearts you desire.

It is atrick among the dishonest to offer sacrifices that are not needed,or not possible, to avoid making those that are required.

Win/winis an attitude, not an outcome.