When you ask from a stranger that which is of interest only to yourself, always enclose a stamp

I love power. But it is as an artist that I love it. Ilove it as a musician loves his violin, to draw out its sounds and chords andharmonies.

Symanpathy is a supporting atmosphere, and in it we unfold easily and well

The man who opts for revenge should dig two graves.

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.

Years wrinkle the face, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul.

If your mouth turns into a knife, it will cut off yourlips.

Themost important thing in communication is to hear what isn't being said.

Thesubconscious part in us is called the subjective mind, because it does notdecide and command. It is subject rather than a ruler. Its nature is to dowhat it is told, or what really in your heart of hearts you desire.

The last function of reason is to recognize that there is an infinity of things which surpass it.

Whenyou're at the edge of a cliff, sometimes progress is a step backwards.

Thetruth is that our finest moments are most likely to occur when we are feelingdeeply uncomfortable, unhappy, or unfulfilled. For it is only in suchmoments, propelled by our discomfort, that we are likely to step out of ourruts and start searching for di