Anyone whoconducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence,just his memory.

Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire isthat which he exercises over himself.

Two man looks out through the same bars: the one sees the mud, the one the stars.

In all superstitions wise men follow fools.

Compromise.Such an adjustment of conflicting interests as gives each adversary thesatisfaction of thinking he has got what he ought not to have, and isdeprived of nothing except what was justly his due.

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

Usesoft words and hard arguments.

Philosophy may describe unreason, as it may describe force; it cannot hope to refute them.

Truthsprings from argument amongst friends.

Wisdom requires that we pour a little oil of delicate courtesy on the wheels of friendship.

Civilization has made the peasantry its pack animal.

Effectivecommunication is 20 percent what you know and 80 percent how you feel aboutwhat you know.