The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.

Muchtalking is the cause of danger. Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune.The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, flyfreely about.

The mostimportant things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.

Thesubconscious part in us is called the subjective mind, because it does notdecide and command. It is subject rather than a ruler. Its nature is to dowhat it is told, or what really in your heart of hearts you desire.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

A peace which depends upon fear is nothing but a suppressed war.

When angry, count to ten before you speak; if very angry ahundred.

There is all the difference in the world between having something to say and havingto say something.

Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.

A man, when he burns, leaves only a handful of ashes. woman can hold him. the wind must blow him away.

A state with defective laws will have defective morals.

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