Do not despair, not even over the fact that you don't despair.

The planers do not make or mar our destiny. we are the makers of our destiny.

Ialways cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think,well, if they attack one personally, it means they have not a singlepolitical argument left.

The greatest trust between man and man is the trust ofgiving counsel.

Usesoft words and hard arguments.

He that can't endure the bad, will not live to see thegood.

A life makingmistakes is not only more honorable, but more useful than a life spent doingnothing at all.

The king goes as far as he may, not as far as he could.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

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

Optimists and pessimists have one fault in common: they are afraid of the truth.