A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.

To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of greatsculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

Buying ischeaper than asking.

One must be poor to know the luxury of giving.

No one is free who does not Lord over himself.

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

Icannot give you a formula for success, but I can give you the formula forfailure: Try to please everyone.

Any man can make mistakes but only an idiot persists in his error.

A man without a smiling face must not open a shop.

Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.

When indoubt, ask. When not in doubt, ask. If you are not in doubt, you may bekidding yourself.