A gem is not polished without rubbing, nor is a man perfected without trials.

It isnot necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.

If youcan make a man laugh, you can make him think and make him like and believeyou.

The civilisation of one epoch becomes the manure of the next.

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

Years wrinkle the face, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.

Imagination is useful as long as it remains practical.

If pain could have cured us, we should have long ago been saved.

Nothing is greater impediment to being on good terms with other than being ill at ease with yourself.

Unlessa man has trained himself for his chance, the chance will only make him lookridiculous.

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

Themost important trip you may take in life is meeting people half way.