A matter that becomes clear ceases to concern us.

All thingsat first appear difficult.

Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Familiarize yourself with the chains of bondage and you prepare your own limbs to wear them.

Don'tbargain for fish which are still in the water.

The mostimportant things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.

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

Enthusiasm is faith set on fire.

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

A peace which depends upon fear is nothing but a suppressed war.

Silenceis a true friend that never betrays.