Ialways cheer up immensely if an attack is particularly wounding because I think,well, if they attack one personally, it means they have not a singlepolitical argument left.

Fanaticism is the false fire of an overheated mind.

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

Genius is a long impatience.

By despising all that has preceded us, we teach others to despise ourselves.

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

He that is unkind to his own will not be kind to others.

Reason is my philosophy, is only a harmony among irrational impulses.

A man of great common sense and good taste-meaning there a man without originality or moral courage.

Not work, but the thought that he must work is what makes the lazy man tired.

Wisdom requires that we pour a little oil of delicate courtesy on the wheels of friendship.

A room without books is a body without soul