Welearn little from victory, much from defeat.

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.

you cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiatives and independence.

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

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

Negotiatingin the classic diplomatic sense assumes parties are more anxious to agreethan to disagree.

An artist is a cut above the critic, for the artist is writing something which will move the critic. The critic is writing something which will move everybody but the artist

Forbidden fruit can get us into a real jam.

Aproblem is a chance for you to do your best.

Ourlives are not dependent on whether or not we have conflict. It is what we dowith conflict that makes the difference.

Slander cannot destroy an honest man: when the flood recedes the rock is there.

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