An honest man's word is as good as his bond.

Silenceis foolish if we are wise, but wise if we are foolish.

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

There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn.

All excellent things are as difficult as they are rare

As contagion of sickness makes sickness, contagion oftrust can make trust.

Goodcommunication is as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleepafter.

Everything comes gradually and at its appointed hour.

A half-truth won for ourselves is worth more than a whole truth learned from others.

The nice thing about meditation is it makes doing nothing quite respectable.

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

Thedays are too short even for love; how can there be enough time for quarreling?