Liberty and democracy becomes unholy when their hands are dyed red with innocent blood.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

He approaches nearest to the gods who knows how to be silent, even though he is in the right.

It isdifficult to negotiate where neither will trust.

A half-truth won for ourselves is worth more than a whole truth learned from others.

An honest man's word is as good as his bond.

Civilization is a movement and not a condition, a voyage and not a harbour.

It isnot necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.

It is not the whip that makes man, but the lure of things that are worthy to be loved.

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

Let no one, then think lightly of the world, lest he be despising himself unawares

Thedifference between the right word and the almost right word is the differencebetween lightning and a lightning bug.