True,Heaven prohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate acompromise.

Difficultiesare meant to rouse, not discourage. The human spirit is to grow strong byconflict.

I like to listen. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully. Most peoplenever listen.

Beautiful young people are accidents of nature, Beautiful old people are works of art.

Ho puri dil ki har khwaish teri, Ho khushiyon bhara jahaan tera, Agar tu maange aasmaan ka ek taara, To khuda de-de tumko aasmaan saara.

The man with the new idea is a crank until the idea succeeds.

The strongest is never strong enough to be always, the master, unless he transforms strength into right, and obedience into duty.

Thefibers of all things have their tension and are strained like the strings ofan instrument.

Never[enter] into dispute or argument with another. I never yet saw an instance ofone of two disputants convincing the other by argument. I have seen many ontheir getting warm, becoming rude and shooting one another.

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

Conflict is neither good nor bad. Properly managed, it is absolutely vital.

Out ofthe fullness of the heart the mouth speaks.