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.

In anyfree society, the conflict between social conformity and individual libertyis permanent, unresolvable, and necessary.

You andyour spouse should consider the arguments you have, not as calamities in thehistory of your child’sdevelopment, but as opportunities for learning. Take the opportunity to teachyour children the art ofand value in negotiation, and to demonstrate you

Therecan be no doubt that the average man blames much more than he praises. Hisinstinct is to blame. If he is satisfied he says nothing; if he is not, hemost illogically kicks up a row.

A lost battle is a battle one thinks one has lost.

Let not thy will roar, when the power can but whisper.

All the power that we exercise over others depends on thepower we exercise over ourselves.

The mostdramatic conflicts are perhaps, those that take place not between men butbetween a man and himself where the arena of conflict is a solitary mind.

Nothing destroys authority more than the unequal and untimelyinterchange of power stretched too far and relaxed too much.

Goodcommunication is as stimulating as black coffee, and just as hard to sleepafter.

Happiness is a choice that requires affort at times.

If youcould kick the person in the pants responsible for most of your trouble, youwouldn't sit for a month.