Politeness is the art of selecting among one's real thoughts.

All thingsat first appear difficult.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want totest a man's character, give him power.

Everybody is ignorant, only on different subjects.

WheneverI hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.

There are three faithful friends; and old wife, an old dog and ready money.

Every village has to become a self-sufficient republic.

The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do something to love, and something to hope for.

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

Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression.

Power does not corrupt men; fools, however, if they getinto a position of power, corrupt power.

Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, Beautiful old people are works of art.