Silence, along with modesty, is a great aid to conversation.

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

Distancedoesn't matter. It is only the first step that is difficult.

If you arepatient in a moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.

People whoare too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successful andfeel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation, or between extrinsicand intrinsic motivation...

Angels fly, because they take themselves lightly.

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

Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did andit never will.

To pushadvantages too far is neither generous nor just.

Lookingfor fish? Don't climb a tree.

As soon as you trust yourself, you will know how to live.

Only hethat has traveled the road knows where the holes are deep.