I'vealways felt that a person's intelligence is directly reflected by the numberof conflicting points of view he can entertain simultaneously on the sametopic.

Youdon't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there. Anonymous Agood deal is a state of mind.

Experience is a hard teacher because SHE gives the test first, the lesson afterwards.

Ideal society is a drama enacted exclusively in the imagination

The difficulty of speeches is what you are perpetually poised between the ciche and the indiscretion

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

Firstkeep the peace within yourself, then you can alsobring peace to others.

A good listener is not someone with nothing to say. A good listener is a good talkerwith a sore throat.

He that is unkind to his own will not be kind to others.

Within-groupconflict is always personal and emotional even if it begins with impersonalissues.

Zeal is fit only for wise men but is found mostly infools.

The pessimistsees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in everydifficulty.