Truth is strengthened by observation and delay, falsehood by haste and uncertainity.

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

Nobody'sa natural. You work hard to get good and then work to get better. It's hardto stay on top.

Takeyour life into your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing, no one toblame.

A danger forseen is half avoided.

Boredom is a vital problem for the moralist, since atleast half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it.

There are three ways of bearing ills of life: by indifference, by philosophy, and by religion.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

History is the witness of the times, the light of truth.

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

When the eyes says one thing, and the tounge another, a practised man relise on the language of first.

Originality is the art of Concealing your Source.