Adversityis the foundation of virtue.

Much learning does not teach understanding.

Considerhow hard it is to change yourself and you'll understand what little chanceyou have in trying to change others.

Don't wrestlea pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

Neveranswer a letter while you are angry.

Every new adjustment is a crisis in self-esteem.

Power takes as ingratitude the writhing of its victims.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshownmarble of great sculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

Tobelieve in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

Fanaticism is the false fire of an overheated mind.

A clever person turns great troubles into little ones andlittle ones into none at all.

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