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.

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Responsibility is the high price of self-ownership.

A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult.

Aquarrel is like buttermilk: once it's out of the churn, the more you shake it,the more sour it grows.

Politeness is the art of selecting among one's real thoughts.

A clever person turns great troubles into little ones andlittle ones into none at all.

Itisn't that they can't see the solution. It's that they can't see the problem.

No onewould talk much in society; if he knew how often he misunderstands others.

Power takes as ingratitude the writhing of its victims.

A Leader is a dealer in hope.

Man is born free, and everywhere is is in chains