A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships arebuilt for.

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

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

The last function of reason is to recognize that there is an infinity of things which surpass it.

The laws of life are founded on necessity, its charms on the non-essentials.

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

Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.

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

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

Thereis nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries thanan agreement.

When our hearts are empty, we collect things.

The bird a nest, the spider a web, man friendship.