The greatest intelligence is precisely the one that suffers most from its own limitations.

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.

Thepessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunityin every difficulty.

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

Every generation revolts against its fathers and makes friends with its grandfathers.

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

You gotto be very careful if you don't know where you're going, because you mightnot get there.

If you ain't never pick up the sword,you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

Every man has the right to feel that "Because of me was the world created".

Evil communication corrupt good manners.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—and if I should request anegotiation from captivity they should consider that a sign of duress.

Better ask ten times than go astray once.