Alwaysforgive your enemies. Nothing annoys them so much.

Fourthings come not back: the spoken word, the spent arrow, the past life, and theneglected opportunity.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

All bravery stands upon comparisons.

Adversity introduces a man to himself.

In all superstitions wise men follow fools.

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 haveoften regretted my speech, never my silence.

Tranquility will roof a house, but discord can wear away the foundation of a city.

Thetorment of human frustration, whatever its immediate cause,is the knowledge that the self is in prison, its vital force and ‘mangledmind’ leaking away in lonely, wasteful self-conflict.

Thereverse side also has a reverse side.

A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships arebuilt for.