Use softwords and hard arguments.

I give myself,sometimes, admirable advice, but I am incapable of taking it.

No one wouldtalk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Silence, along with modesty, is a great aid to conversation.

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.

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

Melancholy is the joy of being said.

Cheat me in the price but not in the goods i purchase.

Do we wish men to be virtuous? Then let us begin by making them love their country.

He that is unkind to his own will not be kind to others.

Whoeverhas the mind to fight has broken his connection with the universe. If you tryto dominate people you are already defeated. We study how to resolveconflict, not how to start it.

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