Evil alone has oil for every wheel

Wisdom loves the children of men, but she prefers those who come through foolishness to wisdom

Ability is poor men's wealth

Power does not corrupt men; fools, however, if they getinto a position of power, corrupt power.

Anempty sack cannot stand up.

Nature's instructions are always slow, those of men are generally premature.

Man's life would be wretched and confined if it were to missthe candid intimacy developed by mutual trust and esteem.

If wecannot end our differences at least we can make the world safe for diversity.

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 no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.

A miserand a liar bargain quickly.

Mirrors should be able to think before reflecting the images.