Gossip is the art of saying nothing, in a manner that leaves nothing unsaid

In history, characters and events occur twice, first as tragedy then as farce.

What dowe live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other.

Unless aman has trained himself for his chance, the chance will only make him lookridiculous.

The Pursuit of perfection is the persuit of sweetness and light.

Ignorancedoesn't kill you, but it does make you sweat a lot.

Fromlittle acorns mighty oaks do grow.

Man is born free, and everywhere is is in chains

Faith is continuation of reason.

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

It isgreed to do all the talking but not to want to listen at all.

The flowers of life are but illusions. How many fade away and leave no trace; how few yield any fruit and the fruit itself how rarely does it ripen!