A man who doesn't trust himself can never really trust anyoneelse.

Since God made us to be originals, why stoop to be a copy?

Do we wish men to be virtuous? Then let us begin by making them love their country.

The great essentials of happiness are: something to do,something to love and something to hope for.

It is better to suffer wrong than to do it, and happier tobe sometimes cheated than not to trust.

Conduct is wise or foolish only in reference to its results.

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

He who asks questions cannot avoid the answers.

Mandoes not live by words alone, despite the fact that sometimes he has to eatthem.

Friendship increases in visiting friends, but in visiting them seldom.

Whateverfailures I have known, whatever errors I have committed, whatever follies Ihave witnessed in private and public life have been the consequence of actionwithout thought.

Life has become a struggle between keeping your weight down and you spirits up.