Power corrupts the few, while weakness corrputs the many.

No pillow is as soft as clear conscience.

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

Silenceis the mother of truth.

Aclosed mind is like a closed book; just a block of wood.

Politeness is to human nature what warmth is to wax.

People who fight with fire usually end up with ashes.

If you climb up a tree, you must climb down the same tree.

Don'tcut off your nose to spite your face.

Am Inot destroying my enemies when I make friends of them?

Passionsare generally roused by great conflicts.

A man's ruin lies in his tongue.