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.

Wecould never learn to be brave and patient if there were only joy in the world.

Peoplewho are too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successfuland feel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation,or between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation…

It is said that power corrupts, but actually it's moretrue that power attracts the corruptible. The sane are usually attracted byother things than power.

Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.

Don'tclose the barn door after the horse runs away.

Remember when feminisit movements were something men gathered on street corners to admire as the girls strolled by

Duty largely consists of pretending that the trivial is critical

Every age thinks its battle the most important of all.

Tolerance that accepts merits as the most natural thing in World is the highest applause.

The basic building block of good communications is the feeling that every humanbeing is unique and of value.

It's whenyou're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.