Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

If you get to thinking you're a person of some influence,try ordering somebody else's dog around.

Icannot divine how it happens that the man who knows the least is the mostargumentative.

Whetherit's the best of times or the worst of times, it's the only time we've got.

He who gainsa victory over other men is strong; but he who gains a victory over himselfis all powerful.

Honesty and Wisdom are such a delightful pastime, at another person's expense !

Stoppingat third base adds no more to the score than striking out.

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

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

Happinessis the only sanction of life; where happiness fails, existence remains a madand lamentable experiment.

Some People strengthen the society just by being the kind of people they are.

If a man speaks or acts with pure thought, happiness follows him like a shadow that never leaves him