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.

Commonsense in an uncommon degree is what the world calls wisdom.

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

Eyes are more accurate witness than ears

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

You'rein a much better position to talk with people when they approach you thanwhen you approach them.

Therecan be no doubt that the average man blames much more than he praises. Hisinstinct is to blame. If he is satisfied he says nothing; if he is not, hemost illogically kicks up a row.

The thoughts that come often unsought, and as it were, drop into the mind, are commonly the most valuable of any we have.

You're ina much better position to talk with people when they approach you than whenyou approach them.

Glory is a poison that can only be taken in small doses.

Humality is a strange thing. The minute you think you've got it, you've lost it.

Usenon-verbal communication to SOFTEN the hard-line position of others: S =Smile, O = Open, Posture, F = Forward Lean, T = Touch, E = Eye Contact, N =Nod.