Of all human foibles love of living is the most powerful.

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

Every man is wanted; and no man is wanted much.

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

He whotalks incessantly, talks nonsense.

Trust no one unless you have eaten much salt with him.

Another form of wastefulness is expenditure of words beyond the income of ideas.

One must be fond of people and trust them if one is not tomake a mess of life.

Mirrors should be able to think before reflecting the images.

Soremarkably perverse is the nature of man that he despises those that court himand admires whoever will not bend before him.

Be slow of tounge and quick of eye.

Every new adjustment is a crisis in self-esteem.