The highest pleasure to be got out of freedom, and having nothing to do, is labour

Trust exists; only lies are invented.

A language is like living skin itself.

Given afair wind, we will negotiate our way into the Common Market, head held high,not crawling in. Negotiations? Yes. Unconditional acceptance of whateverterms are offered us? No.

When indoubt, ask. When not in doubt, ask. If you are not in doubt, you may bekidding yourself.

The man who says he's too old to learn new tricks probably always was.

Ability is poor men's wealth

Virtue is more clearly shown in the performance of fire actions than in the non-preformance of base ones.

Theproblem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

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

Learning must be had, but in the second place, as subsequent only to greater qualities.

The merit belongs to begineer; should his successor do even more better.