A book is a mirror; if an ass peers into it, you can't expect an apostle to peer out.

The mostintense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calmthat is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and theirconflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.

People who fight with fire usually end up with ashes.

Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.

In all superstitions wise men follow fools.

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

Better hazard than always be in fear.

A teacher as a person is more important than a teacher as a technician. What he is has more effect than anything he does.

A child is not a vase to be filled, but a fire to be lit.

The spokenword belongs half to him who speaks, and half to him who listens.

The World is but, a school of inquiry.

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