One ofthe lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.

The basic building block of good communications is the feeling that every humanbeing is unique and of value.

Aperson whose heart is not content is like a snake which tries to swallow anelephant.

Life is progress from want to want, not from enjoyment to enjoyment.

Outside noisy, inside empty.

Past time is only eviil at a distance.

Talkingjaw-jaw is always better than war-war.

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

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

Old wood best of burn, old friend to trust and old authors to read.

Suffer fools gladly, they might be right.

The most important things are the hardest to say, because words diminish them.