Gossip is that which no one claims to like-but everybody enjoys.

The fire you kindle for your enemy often burns yourself more than him.

The thoughts that come often unsought, and as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.

Silenceis foolish if we are wise, but wise if we are foolish.

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

Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine.

No manever did a designed injury to another, but at the same time he did a greaterto himself .

The greatest job of teachers is to cultivate talent until it ripens for the public to reap its bounty.

You can't unscramble an egg.

No battle is more sorely lost that the one not fought

The means by which we live have outdistanced the ends forwhich we live. Our scientific power has outrun our spiritual power. We haveguided missiles and misguided men.

A clynic is a man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing