Beautifullight is born of darkness, so the faith that springs from conflict is oftenthe strongest and the best.

Thereis no advancement to him who stands trembling because he cannot see the endfrom the beginning.

Renown and repose do not go together.

Glory is a poison that can only be taken in small doses.

There is no cure for birth and death save to enjoy the interval.

Conflictbuilds character. Crisis defines it.

Nothing doth more hurt in a state that cunning men pass for wise.

Anyonewho conducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence,just his memory.

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

A room without books is a body without soul

Voilence is a Just when kindness is vain

Power corrupts. Absolute power is kind of neat.