A bad word whispered will echo a hundred miles.

Freedom suppressed and again regained bites with keener fangs that freedom never endangered.

The spokenword belongs half to him who speaks, and half to him who listens.

The flowers of life are but illusions. How many fade away and leave no trace; how few yield any fruit and the fruit itself how rarely does it ripen!

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 love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

Fortune makes a fool of him whom she favours too much

The larger the island of knowledge, the longer the shoreline of wonder.

Misfortuneis not that which can be avoided, but that which cannot.

Conflictis neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.

A man of courage is also full of faith.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony