The function of genius is to furnish cretins with ideas twenty year later.

Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself.

Most ofour so-called reasoning consists in finding arguments for going on believingas we already do.

Politicians are like ships; noisiest when lost in a fog.

Action may not always bring Happiness, but there is no happiness without Action.

Grantgraciously what you cannot refuse safely and conciliate those you cannotconquer.

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

Truth is strengthened by observation and delay, falsehood by haste and uncertainity.

Two man looks out through the same bars: the one sees the mud, the one the stars.

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

Hearme, my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun nowstands, I will fight no more forever.

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