I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

If wemanage conflict constructively, we harness its energy for creativity and development.

True youth is a quality which is acquired only with age.

Manyspeak much who cannot speak well.

Let no one, then think lightly of the world, lest he be despising himself unawares

Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.

Inspiration is apt to come only while one is working, waited for, it usually keeps waiting.

To live is, in itself, avalue judgement. To breathe is to judge.

Keep things 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

Duty largely consists of pretending that the trivial is critical

The Truly free man is one who know how to decline an invitation without giving an excuse.

Man must not check reason by tradition, but must check tradition by reason.