The majority of mankind always has been and always will be composed of imbeciles.

The more faithfully you listen to the voice withhin you, the batter you will hear what is sounding outside.And only he who listens can speak.

It is better to suffer wrong than to do it, and happier tobe sometimes cheated than not to trust.

When people prophesy, they generally makes the mistake of transforming the past to future.

The past is always dogging our heals, striving ceaselessly to banish the present.

Undernormal conditions, most people tend to see what they want to see, hear what theywant to hear, and do what they want to do; in conflicts, their positionsbecome even more rigid and fixed.

Theloftier the building the deeper the foundation must be.

Nothing makes it easier to resist temptation than a proper upbringing, a sound set of values.

One whodoes not look ahead remains behind.

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

Humour is emotional chaos remembered in tranquility.

The hardeststep is over the threshold.