Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want totest a man's character, give him power.

Allmarried couples should learn the art of battle as they should learn the art ofmaking love. Good battle is objective and honest never vicious or cruel. Goodbattle is healthy and constructive, and brings to a marriage the principle ofequal partnership.

Manners are the hypocrisy of a nation.

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

No one was ever really taught by another; each of us has to teach himself.

I am atpeace with God. My conflict is with man.

If wecannot end our differences at least we can make the world safe for diversity.

He whocannot cut the bread evenly cannot get on well with people.

He approaches nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent, even though he is in the right.

Power takes as ingratitude the writhing of its victims.

Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

Power is not only what you have but what the enemy thinksyou have.