WheneverI hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried onhim personally.

I haveoften regretted my speech, never my silence.

Slander cannot destroy an honest man: when the flood recedes the rock is there.

Power, however it has evolved, whatever its origins, willnot be given up without a struggle.

Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.

Silenceis argument carried out by other means.

If Ishould ever be captured, I want no negotiation—andif I should request a negotiation from captivity they should consider that asign of duress.

Don't beafraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

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

Conscience is the frame of character, love is the covering for it.

A Habit is a shirt made of iron.

Peace cannot be kept by force. It can only be won, through understanding. Our longingfor understandingis Eternal.