A fly beforehis own eye is bigger than an elephant in the next field.

Fanaticism is the false fire of an overheated mind.

The civilisation of one epoch becomes the manure of the next.

Only few men think, but all have opinions.

When people prophesy, they generally makes the mistake of transforming the past to future.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escapea hundred days of sorrow.

One of the difficult things to give away is kindness - is usually returned

Humour is emotional chaos remembered in tranquility.

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

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

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