Patriots always talk of dying for their country, and never of killing for their country

Consistencyrequires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago.

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

Love is an act of faith and whoever is of little faith is also of little love.

Anyonewho conducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence,just his memory.

Boredom is a vital problem for the moralist, since atleast half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it.

Adversityis the foundation of virtue.

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

Thepessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunityin every difficulty.

Nosnowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible.

The loftierthe building the deeper the foundation must be.