The last function of reason is to recognize that there is an infinity of things which surpass it.

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

When angry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry ahundred.

Nothing would be done at all if a man waited till he could do it so well that no one could find fault with it

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

There is much more learning than knowing in the world.

WheneverI hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.

Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.

Cheat me in the price but not in the goods i purchase.

Wheneveryou're in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make thedifference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factoris attitude.

The louder the talked of his honour, the faster we counted our spoons.

We arethe prisoners of ideas.