Thedifficult part in an argument is not to defend one's opinion, but rather toknow it.

Years wrinkle the face, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.

Men of genius are admired, men of wealth are envied, menof power are feared; but only men of character are trusted.

He whohurries cannot walk with dignity.

The average man’s life consists of: Twenty years of having his mother ask him where he is going, Forty years of having his wife ask the same question; and at the end, the mourners wondering too.

You can not do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.

It'swhen you're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.

You can have power over people as long as you don't takeeverything away from them. But when you've robbed a man of everything, he'sno longer in your power.

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

Nature's instructions are always slow, those of men are generally premature.

First-rate men employ first-rate men; second-rate men employ third-rate men.

As longas you keep a person down, some part of you has to be down there to hold himdown, so it means you cannot soar as you otherwise might.