The hand of liberty is stronger than arms of power.

A barking dog is often more useful than a sleeping lion.

The split in you is clear. There is a part of you that knows what it shoulddo, and a part that does what it feels like doing.

Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

The civilisation of one epoch becomes the manure of the next.

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be won, through understanding. Our longingfor understandingis Eternal.

By being pleasant always and smiling, it takes you nearer to God; Nearer than any prayer.

To pushadvantages too far is neither generous nor just.

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who haveit; to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

I think we may safely trust a good deal more than we do.

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