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.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

Thedifficult part in an argument is not to defend one's opinion, but rather toknow it.

The young man knows the rules, but the old man knows the exceptions.

Well-managed,cooperative conflict contributes to the productivity and innovativeness oforganizations and the competence and well-being of people.

Truth is strengthened by observation and delay; falsehood by haste and uncertainity.

Only few men think, but all have opinions.

Do we wish men to be virtuous? Then let us begin by making them love their country.

If you don't know where you're going, you'll end upsomewhere else.

A man who doesn't trust himself can never really trust anyoneelse.

You made your bed, now lie in it.

Lookingfor fish? Don't climb a tree.