Communicationis not only the essence of being human, but also a vital property of life.

Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

There'sno point in arguing with partisan supporters. Their views are their identity.Nothing you can tell the most phlegmatic follower.

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

Conflictis the gadfly of thought. It stirs us to observation and memory. Itinstigates to invention. It shocks us out of sheeplikepassivity, and sets us at noting and contriving.

Let no one, then think lightly of the world, lest he be despising himself unawares

Trust is difficult to define, but we know when it's presentand when it's not.

We willbe known by the tracks we leave behind.

Whoever does not know the truth is ignorant, but the one who knows the truth but denies is a criminal

The prevalent fear of poverty among the educated classes is the worst moral disease from which our civilization suffers.

Sorrow and silence are strong, and patient endurance is god-like.

Be notdisturbed at being misunderstood; be disturbed at not understanding.