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.

Silenceis foolish if we are wise, but wise if we are foolish.

Finance is the art of passing currency from hand to hand until it finally disappears.

Badplanning on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.

Snap judgment has a way of becoming unfastened.

If we shake hands with icy fingures, it is because we have burnt them so horribly before.

Necessity truns lion into fox.

Every man is entitled to be valued by his best moment

Thecorrect strategy for Americans negotiating with Japanese or other foreignclients is a Japanese strategy:ask questions. When you think you understand, ask more questions. Carefullyfeel for pressure points.If an impasse is reached, don't pressure. Sugges

A peace which depends upon fear is nothing but a suppressed war.

A man without patience is a lamp without oil.

My green thumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning tosee things from the plant's point of view.