Almost all four faults are more pardonable than the methods we think up to hide them

Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river.

The art of life is the avoiding of pain.

Laughteris the shortest distance between two people.

Nine times out of ten, we are disappointed in life because we don't ask enough of it.

Talkingjaw-jaw is always better than war-war.

Power tires only those who do not have it.

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

The bird a nest, the spider a web, man friendship.

Supicion of one's own motives is especially necessary for the philanthropist and the executive.

If a man is prodigal, he cannot be truly generous

The first duty of love is to listen.