When people prophesy, they generally makes the mistake of transforming the past to future.

Thedirect use of force is such a poor solution to any problem,it is generally employed only by small children and large nations.

The sun, though it passes through dirty places, yet remains as pure as before.

Onceyou consent to some concession, you can never cancel it and put things backthe way they are.

When you choose the lesses of two evils always remember there is still an evil.

The hand of liberality is stronger than the arm of power.

It's whenyou're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.

There is no evil in the atoms, only in men's souls.

There isno squabbling so violent as that between people who accepted an ideayesterday and those who will accept the same idea tomorrow.

To ask advice is in nine cases out of ten tout for flattery.

If you truly want honesty, don't ask questions you don't really want the answer to.

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