Real swaraj will come not by the acquisition of authority by a few but by the acquisition of capacity by all to resist authority when it is abused

Listeningwell is as powerful a means of communication and influence as to talk well.

Buyingis cheaper than asking.

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

Anyone whoconducts an argument by appealing to authority is not using his intelligence,just his memory.

Laughteris the shortest distance between two people.

If all those who speak would weigh their words, how light air would be!

Words are like spears: Once they leave your lips they can never come back.

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

you cannot build character and courage by taking away man's initiatives and independence.

We have no more right to consume happiness without producing it than to consume wealth without producing it

The great despisers are the greater reverers.