No nation is so poor that it cannot afford to gie free speech

The work of an unknown good man is like a vein of water flow hidden underground, secretly making the ground greener.

Ability is poor men's wealth

To ask advice is in nine cases out of ten tout for flattery.

Onelearns by doing the thing; for though you think you know it, you have nocertainty until you try.

The Pursuit of perfection is the persuit of sweetness and light.

Many a gem of wisdom have gone unsaid, because someone lacked ability to express it.

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

Politicians are like ships; noisiest when lost in a fog.

One of the lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.

If Igive you an idea, and you give me an idea, we will each have two ideas.

If at first you do succeed, try, try not to be a bore