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.

We thought, because we had power, we had wisdom.

You andyour spouse should consider the arguments you have, not as calamities in thehistory of your child’sdevelopment, but as opportunities for learning. Take the opportunity to teachyour children the art ofand value in negotiation, and to demonstrate you

Sometimesyou have to be silent to be heard.

The oldbelieve everything, the middle-aged suspect everything, the young knoweverything.

Life has become a struggle between keeping your weight down and you spirits up.

Don't consideryour reputation and you may do anything you like.

Supicion of one's own motives is especially necessary for the philanthropist and the executive.

Life imitates art far more that art imitates life.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

The property of power is to protect.

He who asks a question is a fool for five minutes; he who does not ask a questionremains a fool forever.