No one was ever really taught by another; each of us has to teach himself.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

Conflictcan be seen as a gift of energy, in which neither sideloses and a new dance is created.

Ignorance is a bold, and knowledge reserved

Talkingjaw-jaw is always better than war-war.

Always the dullness of the fool is the whetstone of the wits

A child is not a vase to be filled, but a fire to be lit.

Thereis all the difference in the world between having something to say and havingto say something.

Marriagemeans expectations and expectations mean conflict.

Misfortuneis not that which can be avoided, but that which cannot.

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

You must remember that all work is simply to bring out the power of the mind which is already there to wake up the soul.