A lifemaking mistakes is not only more honorable, butmore useful than a life spent doing nothing at all.

Sparrows who emulate peacocks are likely to break a thigh.

Pleasure is the sincerest compliment.

If necessityis the mother of invention, conflict is its father.

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

Far better to think historically, to remember the lessonsof the past. Thus, far better to conceive of power as consisting in part ofthe knowledge of when not to use all the power you have. Far better to be onewho knows that if you reserve the power not to

My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning tosee things from the plant's point of view.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

Conduct is wise or foolish only in reference to its results.

Undernormal conditions, most people tend to see what they want to see, hear what theywant to hear, and do what they want to do; in conflicts, their positionsbecome even more rigid and fixed.

As we grow old...the beauty steals inwards.

To copy is to put an end to creativeness. Unless there is originality, you can do nothing.