Too little liberty brings stagnation, too much brings chaos.

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

There are three faithful friends; and old wife, an old dog and ready money.

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

When aman says that he approves something in principle, it means he hasn't theslightest intention of putting it in practice.

The most important things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.

The oldbelieve everything, the middle-aged suspect everything, the young knoweverything.

They know enough who know how to learn.

The Natural flights of Human mind are not from Pleasure to pleasure, but from hope to hope.

The prevalent fear of poverty among the educated classes is the worst moral disease from which our civilization suffers.

You can be erudite with knowledge of others; you can be wise only with your wisdom.

Neverdoubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change theworld. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.