Power doesn't corrupt people, people corrupt power.

An artist is a cut above the critic, for the artist is writing something which will move the critic. The critic is writing something which will move everybody but the artist

My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning tosee things from the plant's point of view.

All our rightousnesses are like filthy rags

Due to circumstances beyond your control, you are master of your fateand captain of your soul.

Reformers are those who educate people to appreciate the things they need.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shakeit, the more sour it grows.

The difficulty of speeches is what you are perpetually poised between the ciche and the indiscretion

Ifyou wish to make a man your enemy, tell him simply, 'You are wrong.' Thismethod works every time.

Imagination is useful as long as it remains practical.

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

Misfortuneis not that which can be avoided, but that which cannot.