One should never rub bottoms with a porcupine.

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

Man is born free, and everywhere is is in chains

Labour with what zeal we will. Something still remains undone.

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

Power tires only those who do not have it.

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

Renown and repose do not go together.

Relationships of trust depend on our willingness to looknot only to our own interests, but also the interests of others.

The ability to laugh together is the essence of love.

A lifemaking mistakes is not only more honorable, butmore useful than a life spent doing nothing at all.

The surest way to remain poor is to be an honest man.