Adversity introduces a man to himself.

There isnothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries than anagreement.

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

Muchtalking is the cause of danger. Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune.The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, flyfreely about.

You make a mountain of a mole-hill.

One must be poor to know the luxury of giving.

Miracles enables us to judge of doctrine and doctrine enable us to judge of miracles.

Friendship increases in visiting friends, but in visiting them seldom.

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

I'vealways felt that a person's intelligence is directly reflected by the numberof conflicting points of view he can entertain simultaneously on the sametopic.

A matter that becomes clear ceases to concern us.

It'swhen you're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.