We do not err because the truth is difficult to see. We err because this is more comfortable

Due to circumstances beyond your control, you are master of your fateand captain of your soul.

Our patience will achieve more than our force.

Symanpathy is a supporting atmosphere, and in it we unfold easily and well

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

Kindwords can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.

Byfailing to prepare you are preparing to fail.

The difficulty of speeches is what you are perpetually poised between the ciche and the indiscretion

To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of greatsculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.

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