Nothing so wonderfully concentrates the mind as theprospect of a hanging.

It is atrick among the dishonest to offer sacrifices that are not needed,or not possible, to avoid making those that are required.

You can be erudite with knowledge of others; you can be wise only with your wisdom.

Life cannot go on without much forgetting.

Do not judge, and you will never be mistaken

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

Forbidden fruit can get us into a real jam.

If youcould kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, youwouldn't sit for a month.

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

Thefibers of all things have their tension and are strained like the strings ofan instrument.

As long as there is life there is danger.

Everyoneis wise until he speaks.