The evolution from happiness to habit is one of death's best weapons.

A clever person turns great troubles into little ones andlittle ones into none at all.

Mostpeople I ask little from. I try to give them much, and expect nothing inreturn and I do very well in the bargain.

Ifthere is any great secret of success in life, it lies in the ability to putyourself in the other person’s place and to see things from his point of view as well as your own.

You grow up the day you have first real laugh - at yourself

A good listener is not only popular everywhere, but after while he gets to know something.

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

Not work, but the thought that he must work is what makes the lazy man tired.

Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want totest a man's character, give him power.

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

If we shake hands with icy fingures, it is because we have burnt them so horribly before.

Speechis human, silence is divine, yet also brutish and dead; therefore we mustlearn both arts.