No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

The greatest virtue of man is perhaps curiosity.

Letevery eye negotiate for itself, and trust no agent.

Politeness is the art of selecting among one's real thoughts.

Luck never mad a mad man wise

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

Every village has to become a self-sufficient republic.

Sometimesyou have to be silent to be heard.

One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.

Necessitynever made a good bargain.

Love arrives on tiptoe and bangs the door when it leaves.

Renown and repose do not go together.