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.

One must be poor to know the luxury of giving.

It is not the whip that makes man, but the lure of things that are worthy to be loved.

The greatest job of teachers is to cultivate talent until it ripens for the public to reap its bounty.

The remedy for weakness is not brooding over weakness, but thinking of strength.

Are youreally listening... or are you just waiting for your turn to talk?

The cliche that education never ends virtually ensures that it does'nt begin.

Miracles enables us to judge of doctrine and doctrine enable us to judge of miracles.

Science has promised us truth. It has never promised us either peace or happiness.

All mankind is divided into three classes: those who are immovable; those who are movable; and those who move.

Buying ischeaper than asking.

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him