Freedom demands respect for the freedom of others.

Theconventional view serves to protect us from the painful job of thinking.

Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

Encouragement after censure is as the sun after a shower.

Few things are harder to pus up with than the annoyance of a good example.

Contradictionshould awaken Attention, not Passion.

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

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

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

The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless powerwithout abusing it.

It isthe acid test of nonviolence that in a nonviolent conflict there is no rancorleft behind, and in the end the enemies are converted into friends.

Beware of the chap who reminds you that you can't take it with you . he'll try to take it with him.