Could agreater miracle take place than for us to look through each other’seyes for an instant?

Fate chooses our relatives, We choose our friends.

It isthe acid test of nonviolence that in a nonviolent conflict there is no rancorleft behind, and in the end the enemies are converted into friends.

If all those who speak would weigh their words, how light air would be!

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

Optimists and pessimists have one fault in common: they are afraid of the truth.

A good listeneris not only popular everywhere, but after a while he gets to know something.

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

All faults may be forgiven of him who has perfect candour

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

Luck never mad a mad man wise

Boredom is a vital problem for the moralist, since atleast half the sins of mankind are caused by the fear of it.