This creative man, who in his own selfish affairs is a coward to the backbone, will fight for an idea like a hero.

The greatest virtue of man is perhaps curiosity.

Thesearch for someone to blame is always successful.

Neverforget the power of silence, that massively disconcerting pause which goes onand on and may at last induce an opponent to babble and backtrack nervously.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.

Conflictbuilds character. Crisis defines it.

Hatred does not not cease by hatred; but only by rule; this is the eternal rule.

Though patience be a tired mare, yet she will plod.

The real purpose of books is to trap the mind into doing its own thinking

Everything has it's beauty, but not every one sees it.

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

It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.