Nothing so wonderfully concentrates the mind as theprospect of a hanging.

Power concedes nothing without a demand. It never did andit never will.

Man is born free, and everywhere is is in chains

The highest pleasure to be got out of freedom, and having nothing to do, is labour

True youth is a quality which is acquired only with age.

People who do not believe in miracles are not realist.

Conflictbuilds character. Crisis defines it.

The spokenword belongs half to him who speaks, and half to him who listens.

The service we render to others is really the rent we pay for our room on this earth.

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

Fourthings come not back: the spoken word, the spent arrow, the past life, and theneglected opportunity.

Toeffectively communicate, we must realize that we are all different in the waywe perceive the world and use this understanding as a guide to ourcommunication with others.