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.

Onelearns by doing the thing; for though you think you know it, you have nocertainty until you try.

Every man has enough power left to carry out that of whichhe is convinced.

He who is overcautious will accomplish little.

When people prophesy, they generally makes the mistake of transforming the past to future.

The laws of life are founded on necessity, its charms on the non-essentials.

Consistencyrequires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago.

Nature's instructions are always slow, those of men are generally premature.

Any man's death diminishes me, because i am involved in mankind; and, therefore, never tend to know for whom the bell tolls. It tolls for thee.

Keep things informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

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

Childhood shows the man, as morning shows the day