All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

The evolution from happiness to habit is one of death's best weapons.

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

Fanaticism is the false fire of an overheated mind.

Do we wish men to be virtuous? Then let us begin by making them love their country.

Between grief and nothing I will take Grief.

In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.

If error is corrected whenever it is recognized as such,the path of error is the path of truth.

When our hearts are empty, we collect things.

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

Tofight and conquer in all your battles is not supreme excellence; supremeexcellence consists in breaking the enemy's resistance without fighting.

Better hazard than always be in fear.