Everyone speaks well of his heart, but no one dares to say it of his dead.

The last function of reason is to recognize that there is an infinity of things which surpass it.

Never answer a letter while you are angry.

DonÆt let life discourage you; everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was

Civilization, in a sly way, is a suspicion that the other fellow may be right.

Every village has to become a self-sufficient republic.

There are three faithful friends; and old wife, an old dog and ready money.

Suffering is one very long moment. We cannot divide it by seasons. WE can only record its moods and chronicle their return.

A person who talks about his Inferiors han't any.

Boredom is a vital problem for the moralist, since atleast half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it.

Prayer changes things by changing people.

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