The thoughts that come often unsought, and as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.

Little things console us because little things afflict us.

Whohath not known ill fortune, never knew himself, or his own virtue.

The function of genius is to furnish cretins with ideas twenty year later.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shake it,the more sour it grows.

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

Buying ischeaper than asking.

Humour is emotional chaos remembered in tranquility.

Show me a man who cannot bother to do little things andI'll show you a man who cannot be trusted to do big things.

A woman can say more in a sigh than a man can say in a sermon.

It is in our idleness, in our dreams, that submerged truth sometimes comes to top.

The first duty of love is to listen.