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.

It isnot necessary to understand things in order to argue about them.

A Habit is a shirt made of iron.

One ofthe lessons of history is that nothing is often a good thing to do and alwaysa clever thing to say.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

Patience is the art of hoping.

Mirrors should be able to think before reflecting the images.

The ruler proclaims the good news himself; he sends the servants out to announce the bad news.

One whodoes not look ahead remains behind.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

Man must not check reason by tradition, but must check tradition by reason.

Sciencecannot resolve moral conflicts, but it can help to more accurately frame thedebates about those conflicts.