Successdepends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sureto be failure.

Somepeople reach the top of the ladder only to find it is leaning against thewrong wall.

Philosophy begins in wonder. And, at the end, when philosophic thought has done its best, the wonder remains.

The best prophet is common sense, our native wit.

Sometimesyou have to be silent to be heard.

A moment's insight is sometimes worth a life's experience

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

A barking dog is often more useful than a sleeping lion.

Science has promised us truth. It has never promised us either peace or happiness.

Life is progress from want to want, not from enjoyment to enjoyment.

Can we do good to the world? In an absolute sense, no; in a relative sense, yes.

Bekind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.