The hero's tomb is the cradle of the people

Personal appearance is looking the best you can for the money.

A Habit is a shirt made of iron.

Bythree methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest;second, imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is thebitterest.

Love is the noblest frailty of the of the mind

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

Conflictbuilds character. Crisis defines it.

Successis blocked by concentrating on it and planning for it ... Success is shy itwon't come out while you're watching.

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.

The hearthas arguments with which the logic of mind is not acquainted.

Knowingthat everything's futile but still fighting, still raging against the dying ofthe light that's what motivates me all the time ... If you hold that sense offutility in your head for too long, it can begin to eat into you. You canstill be aware of it

The mostintense conflicts, if overcome, leave behind a sense of security and calmthat is not easily disturbed. It is just these intense conflicts and theirconflagration which are needed to produce valuable and lasting results.