All thingsat first appear difficult.

Power is something of which I am convinced there is no innocencethis side of the womb.

Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire isthat which he exercises over himself.

Duty largely consists of pretending that the trivial is critical

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 thoughts that come often unsought, and as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.

He who is overcautious will accomplish little.

Onemight as well try to ride two horses moving in different directions, as totry to maintain in equal force two opposing or contradictory sets of desires.

Nothing in life is to be feared. It is only to be understood.

The greatest intelligence is precisely the one that suffers most from its own limitations.

Imagination is useful as long as it remains practical.

They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.