By tryingoften, the monkey learns to jump from the tree.

Reason is my philosophy, is only a harmony among irrational impulses.

There are three faithful friends; and old wife, an old dog and ready money.

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.

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

Enthusiasm is faith set on fire.

Onceyou consent to some concession, you can never cancel it and put things backthe way they are.

I have discovered the art of deceiving diplomats. I speakthe truth, and they never believe me.

Thereward for always listening when you'd rather be talking is wisdom.

My greenthumb came only as a result of the mistakes I made while learning to seethings from the plant's point of view.

Theloftier the building the deeper the foundation must be.

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.