The man of the house can destroy the pleasure of the household, but he cannot make it. That rests with the woman, and it is her greatest privilege.

Rare almost as great poets, rarer, perhaps, than veritable saints and martyrs; are consummate men of business. A man, to be excellent in this way, requires a great knowledge of character, with that exquisite tact which feels unerringly the right moment when to act. A discreet rapidity must pervade all the movements of his thought and action. He must be singularly free from vanity, and is generally found to be an enthusiast who has the art to conceal his enthusiasm.

Routine is not organization, any more than paralysis is order.

The very best financial presentation is one that's well thought out and anticipates any questions... answering them in advance.

We are pleased with one who instantly assents to our opinions, but we love a proselyte.

He who is continually changing his point of view sees more, and more clearly, than one who, statue-like, forever stands upon the same pedestal; however lofty and well-placed that pedestal may be.

It is in length of patience, endurance and forbearance that so much of what is good in mankind and womankind is shown.