Fate chooses our relatives, We choose our friends.

The soul would have no rainbow, if the eyes had no tears.

Themost important trip you may take in life is meeting people half way.

Learning is the property of those who fear to do disagreeable things.

Talkingjaw-jaw is always better than war-war.

It's not only later than you think- it's sooner than you suspect.

As contagion of sickness makes sickness, contagion oftrust can make trust.

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

Old men are dangerous; it does not matter to them what is going to happen to the world.

In oneof our concert grand pianos, 243 taut strings exert a pull of 40,000 poundson an iron frame. It is proof that out of great tension may come great harmony.

Do not despair, not even over the fact that you don't despair.

Talk back to your internal critic. Train yourself to recognize and write downcritical thoughts as they go through your mind. Learn why these thoughts areuntrue and practice talking and writing back to them.