There is no comparison between that which is last by not succeding and that what is last by not trying.

The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends upon the unreasonable man.

The Universe is not only queerer that we imagine, it is queered than we can imagine.

Two prisonerswhose cells adjoin communicate with each other by knocking on the wall. Thewall is the thing which separates them but is also their means ofcommunication. It is the same with us and God. Every separation is a link.

In all superstitions wise men follow fools.

To know the pains of power, we must go to those who haveit; to know its pleasures, we must go to those who are seeking it.

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

Ultimately, the only power to which man should aspire isthat which he exercises over himself.

One must be poor to know the luxury of giving.

There are three ways of bearing ills of life: by indifference, by philosophy, and by religion.

Manners are the hypocrisy of a nation.

Science has achieved more for the emancipation of masses than the wisdom of sages.