To ask advice is in nine cases out of ten tout for flattery.

We often pardon those who bore us, we cannot pardon those whom we bore.

Ninety-ninepercent of all problems in communications start with misunderstandings whichdevelop as a result of differing viewpoints and conditioning.

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.

Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself, but talent instantly recognises genius.

I hope our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us,that the less we use our power the greater it will be.

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

Few men of action have been able to make a graceful exit at the appropriate time.

Youcan't stay in your corner of the Forest waiting for others to come toyou. You have to go to them sometimes.

Beforeeverything else, getting ready is the secret to success.

Dignity is a matter which concerns only mankind

When your work speaks for itself,don't interrupt.