Patriotism is not a short and frenzied outbrust of emotion but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime.

To sit alone in the lamp light with a book spread out before you-such is a pleasure beyond compare.

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

Commonsense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.

Failureto prepare is preparing to fail.

Think big, believe big and act big for gaining victory over your difficulties.

Onehour of thoughtful solitude may nerve the heart for days of conflict girdingup its armor to meet the most insidious foe.

Thecorrect strategy for Americans negotiating with Japanese or other foreignclients is a Japanese strategy:ask questions. When you think you understand, ask more questions. Carefullyfeel for pressure points.If an impasse is reached, don't pressure. Sugges

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou

No man is the whole himself; his friends are the rest of him.

Truthsprings from argument amongst friends.

A faithful friend is medicine of Life.