Power is not a means, it is an end. One does not establisha dictatorship in order to safeguard a revolution; one makes the revolutionin order to establish the dictatorship.

Pessimism, when you get used to it, is just as agreeable as optimism.

Wisdom requires that we pour a little oil of delicate courtesy on the wheels of friendship.

Freedom to learn is the first necessity of guaranteeing that man himself shall be self-reliant enough to be free

Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.

Thesubconscious part in us is called the subjective mind, because it does notdecide and command. It is subject rather than a ruler. Its nature is to dowhat it is told, or what really in your heart of hearts you desire.

Drown not thyself to save a drowning man

You can't go very far if you don't begin very near.

Onlywhen you can be extremely pliable and soft can you be extremely hard andstrong.

No one is rich enough to do without neighbour.

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

Thedays are too short even for love; how can there be enough time for quarreling?