We own almostall our knowledge not to those who have agreed but to those who havediffered.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshownmarble of great sculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

Beware,as long as you live, of judging people of appearances.

Don'tbe afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against, not with, the wind.

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

All creeds and opinions are nothing but the result of chance and temperament.

The pessimistsees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in everydifficulty.

Miracles enables us to judge of doctrine and doctrine enable us to judge of miracles.

Icannot give you a formula for success, but I can give you the formula forfailure: Try to please everyone.

Mensucceed when they realize that their failures are the preparation for theirvictories.

Standingin the middle of the road is very dangerous; you get knocked down by thetraffic from both sides.

Politicians are the same all over. They promise to build a bridge even where there is no river.