If a man is prodigal, he cannot be truly generous

Twoprisoners whose cells adjoin communicate with each other by knocking on thewall. The wall is the thing which separates them but is also their means ofcommunication. It is the same with us and God. Every separation is a link.

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 good things of life are not to be had singly, but come to us with a mixture; like a school boy's holiday, with a task affixed to the tail of it.

Adversityis the foundation of virtue.

To ease another's heartache is to forget one's own.

A man of great common sense and good taste-meaning there a man without originality or moral courage.

Before youbuild a better mousetrap, make sure you have some mice out there.

Neversay more than is necessary.

People who fight with fire usually end up with ashes.

Consistencyis the hobgoblin of little minds.

The means by which we live have outdistanced the ends forwhich we live. Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We haveguided missiles and misguided men.