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.

Onemight as well try to ride two horses moving in different directions, as totry to maintain in equal force two opposing or contradictory sets of desires.

Loving without dreaming is like going to Venice without riding in a gondola

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

Enthusiasm is faith set on fire.

Do good to your friend to keep him, and to your enemy to make him your freind.

Be your own judge and you will be happy.

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

One person with a belief is a social power equal to nintynine who have only interest.

Opportunists take now for an answer.

Livingwith integrity means: not settling for less than what you know you deserve inyour relationships. Asking for what you want and need from others. Speakingyour truth, even though it might create conflict or tension. Behaving in waysthat are in harmony

I’mwillin’ for any solution — religious, political. I’m not going to keepofferin’ to negotiate so much because they turn us down each time. Itindicates a weakness on our part.