Civilization, in a sly way, is a suspicion that the other fellow may be right.

Consistencyis the hobgoblin of little minds.

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

Expreince never helps us avoid doing something foolish; it merely prevents us from enjoying it.

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who have it;to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

Only hethat has traveled the road knows where the holes are deep.

Men are mortal, but ideas are immortal.

Trust is difficult to define, but we know when it's presentand when it's not.

Misfortuneis not that which can be avoided, but that which cannot.

Sacrificers are not the ones to pity. The ones to pity are those they sacrifice.

You grow up the day you have first real laugh - at yourself

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