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 great harmony.

Don't wrestlea pig in a mud hole. You both get all dirty, and the pig enjoys it.

Inbusiness, you don't get what you deserve, you get what you negotiate.

Keepthings informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

Peoplewho are too concerned with how well they are doing will be less successfuland feel less competent than those who focus on the task itself... Somepsychologists call it a conflict between egoorientation,or between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation…

To do what others cannot do is talent. To do what talent cannot do is genius.

You can't change people, but you can channel them your way.

The greatest prayer is patience.

It iswith our brothers and sisters that we learn to love, share, negotiate, startand end fights, hurt others, and save face. The basis of healthy (orunhealthy) connections in adulthood is cast during childhood.

Words are like spears: Once they leave your lips they can never come back.

If you ain't never pick up the sword,you ain't never have to worry about fallin' on it.

True, Heavenprohibits certain pleasures; but one can generally negotiate a compromise.