We judge others by their behavior. We judge ourselves byour intentions.

Conflictis the gadfly of thought. It stirs us to observation and memory. Itinstigates to invention. It shocks us out of sheeplikepassivity, and sets us at noting and contriving.

There are three faithful friends; and old wife, an old dog and ready money.

Don'tuse a lot where a little will do.

A perfect method for adding drama to life is to wait untilthe deadline looms large.

Onceyou consent to some concession, you can never cancel it and put things backthe way they are.

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

Onecomes to believe whatever one repeats to oneself sufficiently often, whetherthe statement be true or false. It comes to be dominating thought in one'smind.

Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine.

Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.

Finance is the art of passing currency from hand to hand until it finally disappears.

Everyoneis wise until he speaks.