The fibers of all things have their tension and are strainedlike the strings of an instrument.

A man sits as many risks as he runs.

When a man meets his mates society begins.

A manneed never revenge himself; the body of his enemy will be brought to his owndoor.

A Habit is a shirt made of iron.

The worst form of injustice is pretended justice.

Itis all right if you talk to yourself. It is all right if you answer yourself.But when you start disagreeing with the answers, you've got a problem.

I give myself,sometimes, admirable advice, but I am incapable of taking it.

Onelearns by doing the thing; for though you think you know it, you have nocertainty until you try.

All thingsat first appear difficult.

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

It is a lesson which all history teaches wise men, to puttrust in ideas, and not in circumstances.