The art of writing is the art of restraint.

Speechis human, silence is divine, yet also brutish and dead; therefore we mustlearn both arts.

Everyone speaks well of his heart, but no one dares to say it of his dead.

Timinghas a lot to do with the outcome of a rain dance.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shake it,the more sour it grows.

Sometimesone pays most for the things one gets for nothing.

The exercise of power is determined by thousands ofinteractions between the world of the powerful and that of the powerless, allthe more so because these worlds are never divided by a sharp line: everyonehas a small part of himself in both.

I am atpeace with God. My conflict is with man.

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

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

Repentance is the attempt of the inner man to return home after wonderful night out

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.