Comedy is an escape, not from the truth but from despair; a narrow escape into faith.

Adversityis the foundation of virtue.

Make the best use of what is in your power, and take therest as it happens.

Whenour knowing exceeds our sensing, we will no longer be deceived by theillusions of our senses.

Power takes as ingratitude the writhing of its victims.

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

We donot have to agree; we do need to understand.

Makesure you leave some fat for the other side.

He is poor indeed that can promise nothing.

Marriagemeans expectations and expectations mean conflict.

A smallbenefit obtained is better than a great one in expectation.

The worst form of injustice is pretended justice.