Whohath not known ill fortune, never knew himself, or his own virtue.

Be your own judge and you will be happy.

Nothing is greater impediment to being on good terms with other than being ill at ease with yourself.

The darkest hour has only 60 minutes

Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

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

Hatred does not not cease by hatred; but only by rule; this is the eternal rule.

If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off yourlips.

To rule is not so much a question of the heavy hand as the firm seat.

Human beings are not perfectible. They are improvable.

The Truly free man is one who know how to decline an invitation without giving an excuse.

Anempty sack cannot stand up.