Liberty and democracy becomes unholy when their hands are dyed red with innocent blood.

The lust for power in dominating others inflames the heartmore than any other passion.

Silenceis argument carried out by other means.

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

Speakwhen you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

Sometimesone pays most for the things one gets for nothing.

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

Tolerance that accepts merits as the most natural thing in World is the highest applause.

Peopledo not seem to talk for the sake of expressing their opinions, but tomaintain an opinion for the sake of talking.

A man has no ears for that to which experience has given no access.

Thoroughnesscharacterizes all successful men. Genius is the art of taking infinite pains.All great achievement has been characterized by extreme care, infinitepainstaking, even to the minutest detail.