It's more shameful to mistrust one's friends than to be deceived by them.

The planers do not make or mar our destiny. we are the makers of our destiny.

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

Truepeace is not merely the absence of tension: it is the presence of justice.

Wisdomis what you get for a lifetime of listening when you'd have preferred totalk.

Renown and repose do not go together.

It is easier to be brave from a safe distance.

You see what power is holding someone else's fear in your handand showing it to them!

The good neighbour looks beyond the external accidents and discerns those inner qualities that make all men human, and therefore, brothers.

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

The more faithfully you listen to the voice withhin you, the batter you will hear what is sounding outside.And only he who listens can speak.

There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn.