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.

It is no profit to have learned well, if you neglect to do well.

The merit belongs to begineer; should his successor do even more better.

In thefield of observation, chance favors only theprepared minds.

Useful manual labour, intelligently performed is the means per excellence for developing the intellect.

The reasonable man adapts himself to the world; the unreasonable one persists in trying to adapt the world to himself. Therefore, all progress depends upon the unreasonable man.

A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledgeincreases strength.

Let not thy will roar, when thy power can but whisper.

Man's life would be wretched and confined if it were to missthe candid intimacy developed by mutual trust and esteem.

Nothing makes it easier to resist temptation than a proper upbringing, a sound set of values.

Be still when you have nothing to say; when genuine passion moves you, say whatyou've got to say, and say it hot.

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