Twoprisoners whose cells adjoin communicate with each other by knocking on thewall. The wall is the thing which separates them but is also their means ofcommunication. It is the same with us and God. Every separation is a link.

Misfortuneis not that which can be avoided, but that which cannot.

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

Bekind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.

First-rate men employ first-rate men; second-rate men employ third-rate men.

The greatest job of teachers is to cultivate talent until it ripens for the public to reap its bounty.

To err is human; to forgive is divine pathway

Angels fly, because they take themselves lightly.

He whocannot agree with his enemies is controlled by them.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshownmarble of great sculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

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

Theultimate test of a relationship is to disagree but hold hands.