Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river.

Optimists and pessimists have one fault in common: they are afraid of the truth.

Knowlege is two-fold, and consists not only an affirmation of what is true, but in the negation of that which is faise

Consistencyis the hobgoblin of little minds.

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

The hardeststep is over the threshold.

Tobelieve in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

You can have power over people as long as you don't takeeverything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything, he'sno longer in your power.

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

If a man is prodigal, he cannot be truly generous

Write injuries in dust, benefits in marble.

There is no comparison between that which is last by not succeding and that what is last by not trying.