To do what others cannot do is talent. To do what talent cannot do is genius.

I have oftenregretted my speech, never my silence.

Are youreally listening... or are you just waiting for your turn to talk?

Welearn little from victory, much from defeat.

A child is not a vase to be filled, but a fire to be lit.

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

The power to do good is also the power to do harm.

Unless aman has trained himself for his chance, the chance will only make him lookridiculous.

The bad gardener quarrels with his rake.

Greatideas often receive violent opposition from mediocre minds.

Letevery eye negotiate for itself, and trust no agent.

When regard for truth has been broken down or evenslightly weakened, all things will remain doubtful.