There are always two forces warring against each other within us.

Thetorment of human frustration, whatever its immediate cause,is the knowledge that the self is in prison, its vital force and ‘mangledmind’ leaking away in lonely, wasteful self-conflict.

Intelligence is not to make no mistakes, but quickly to see how to make them good.

Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.

Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.

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

Thereare two dilemmas that rattle the human skull: How do you hang on to someone whowon't stay? And how do you get rid of someone who won't go?

Thereis no squabbling so violent as that between peoplewho accepted an idea yesterday and those who will accept the same ideatomorrow.

Astupid act entails doing the work twice over.

To everyanswer you can find a new question.

Silenceis as full of potential wisdom and wit as the unshown marble of greatsculpture. The silent bear no witness against themselves.

Power is no blessing in itself, except when it is used toprotect the innocent.