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

Bytrying often, the monkey learns to jump from the tree.

Malice drinketh its own poison.

Loving without dreaming is like going to Venice without riding in a gondola

Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.

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

The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.

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

Most people suspended their judgement till somebody else has expressed his own and then they respect it.

True,Heaven prohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate acompromise.

When a man meets his mates society begins.

You canoutdistance that which is running after you, but not what is running insideyou.