No one was ever really taught by another; each of us has to teach himself.

By despising all that has preceded us, we teach others to despise ourselves.

Politeness is the art of selecting among one's real thoughts.

This creative man, who in his own selfish affairs is a coward to the backbone, will fight for an idea like a hero.

What matter is not to add years to your life but to add life to your years.

The king goes as far as he may, not as far as he could.

The aim of education is not the specialist but the man of vision who can humanise our life by integrating emotional demands with our new knowledge

The loftierthe building the deeper the foundation must be.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Remember not only to say the right thing in the right place, but far more difficultstill, to leave unsaid the wrong thing at the tempting moment.

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

A man sits as many risks as he runs.