Wherethe tongue slips, it speaks the truth.

We areall inclined to judge ourselves by our ideals; others, by their acts.

Democracy is the art of disciplining onself, so that one need not be disciplined by others.

Those who trust us educate us.

To be simple is the best thing in the world; to be modest is the next best thing. I am not so sure about being quiet.

If speaking is silver, then listening is gold.

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

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

A half-truth won for ourselves is worth more than a whole truth learned from others.

Stoppingat third base adds no more to the score than striking out.

The evolution from happiness to habit is one of death's best weapons.

Muchtalking is the cause of danger. Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune.The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, flyfreely about.