We own almostall our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who havediffered.

There isno squabbling so violent as that between people who accepted an ideayesterday and those who will accept the same idea tomorrow.

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

The wise man reads both books and life itself.

Thereare no secrets. There is no mystery. There is only common sense.

Thosewho are at war with others are not at peace with themselves.

You can not help men permanantly by doing for them what they could do for themselves

Life is like a mirror. smile at it, and it is charming; frown at it, and it becomes sinister.

In themiddle of every difficulty lies opportunity.

Our distrust is very expensive.

Sincerity is impossible, unless it pervades the whole being, and the pretence of it saps the very foundation of character

Trust exists; only lies are invented.