Conflictis the gadfly of thought. It stirs us to observation and memory. Itinstigates to invention. It shocks us out of sheeplikepassivity, and sets us at noting and contriving.

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

Nature hasgiven men one tongue and two ears, that we may hear twice as much as wespeak.

Whetherit's the best of times or the worst of times, it's the only time we've got.

Silencemay be golden, but can you think of a better way to entertain someone than tolisten to him?

The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends upon the unreasonable man.

The hardeststep is over the threshold.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

Everyoneis kneaded out of the same dough but not baked in the same oven.

It's whenyou're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.

Thedifficult part in an argument is not to defend one's opinion, but rather toknow it.

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.