You can be erudite with knowledge of others; you can be wise only with your wisdom.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

When you choose the lesses of two evils always remember there is still an evil.

The flowers of life are but illusions. How many fade away and leave no trace; how few yield any fruit and the fruit itself how rarely does it ripen!

Hold a true friend with both your hands.

The aimof argument, or of discussion, should not be victory, but progress.

A book is a mirror; if an ass peers into it, you can't expect an apostle to peer out.

Passionsare generally roused by great conflicts.

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

Takeadvantage of the ambiguity in the world. Look at something and think aboutwhat else it might be.

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candour

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