Folly is perennial and yet the human race has survived

Thetime to repair the roof is when the sun is shining.

The poet gives us his essence, but prose takes the mould of the body and mind entire.

Peacecan not be kept by force. It can only be won, through understanding. Ourlonging for understandingis Eternal.

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

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.

Melancholy is the joy of being said.

Manners are the hypocrisy of a nation.

We donot have to agree; we do need to understand.

Sincerity is impossible, unless it pervades the whole being, and the pretence of it saps the very foundation of character

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

I liketo listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.