Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

What sunshine is to flowers, smiles are to humanity.

Philosophy may describe unreason, as it may describe force; it cannot hope to refute them.

One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.

Thepeak efficiency of knowledge and strategy is to make conflict unnecessary.

The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

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

Don't wrestlea pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

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

Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind.

I haveoften regretted my speech, never my silence.

Truth is strengthened by observation and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainity.