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.

This dualityhas been reflected in classical as well as modern literature as reason versuspassion, or mind versus intuition. The split between the ‘conscious’ mind andthe ‘unconscious.’ There are moments in each of our lives when ourverbal-intellect sugges

The worst form of injustice is pretended justice.

Sincerity is impossible, unless it pervades the whole being, and the pretence of it saps the very foundation of character

Muchtalking is the cause of danger. Silence is the means of avoiding misfortune.The talkative parrot is shut up in a cage. Other birds, without speech, flyfreely about.

There is no comparison between that which is last by not succeding and that what is last by not trying.

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

There are two kind of people, those who do the work and those who take the credit. try to be in the first group; there is a less competition there.

Whospreads, sows; Who listens, reaps.

Listening,not imitation, may be the sincerest form of flattery.

Trust no one unless you have eaten much salt with him.

Truthsprings from argument amongst friends.