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 greatharmony.

Thetorment of human frustration, whatever its immediate cause,is the knowledge that the self is in prison, its vital force and ‘mangledmind’ leaking away in lonely, wasteful self-conflict.

The numberone goal in resolving a conflict is to make sure both sides maintain theirself-esteem.

One of the difficult things to give away is kindness - is usually returned

Nothing lays itself open to the change of exaggeration more than the language of naked truth.

A large ocean liner was headed across the Atlantic fromPortsmouth to New York. As it neared its destination at night, a lookout onthe wing of the bridge reported, ‘Light, bearing on the starboardbow.’‘Is it steady or moving astern?’ the captain called out

Each time we read, a seed is sown for the future.

Too little liberty brings stagnation, too much brings chaos.

Greatideas often receive violent opposition from mediocre minds.

Somewherethere is a map of how it can be done.

Too late is the medicine prepared, when the disease has strengthened by long delay.

One must be fond of people and trust them if one is not tomake a mess of life.