Themost important of life's battles is the one we fight daily in the silentchambers of the soul.

The art of writing is the art of restraint.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

We make our friends, we make our enemies, but God makes our next-door neighbours.

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.

Tofight fear, act. To increase fear wait, put off, postpone.

When youhave to make a choice and you don't make it, that itself is a choice.

I liketo listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

To startblindly with a statement is a sign of arrogance and narrow-mindedness, andwill lead to conflict. To start blindly with a question is a sign ofuncertainty and honesty, and will lead to wisdom.

Theproblem with communication is the illusion that is has occurred.

The past is always dogging our heals, striving ceaselessly to banish the present.

... That may appear as the truth to one personwill often appear as untruth to another person. But that need not worry theseeker. Where there is honest effort, it will be realized that what appearedto be different truths are like the countless and apparen