There is no fate that cannot be surmounted by scorn.

Power is something of which I am convinced there is no innocencethis side of the womb.

The possession of power over others in inherently destructiveboth to the possessor of the power and to those over whom it is exercised.

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

Humor is the affectionate communication of insight.

Trust resides squarely between faith and doubt.

Thedays are too short even for love; how can there be enough time for quarreling?

A man without patience is a lamp without oil.

If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off yourlips.

Talkingcomes by nature, silence by wisdom.

Theconventional view serves to protect us from the painful job of thinking.

Onemust talk little and listen much.