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.

It is a strange desire, to seek power, and to loseliberty; or to seek power over others, and to lose power over a man's self.

Most of the shadows of this life are caused by our standing in our own sunshine.

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

When makinga decision of minor importance, I have always found it advantageous toconsider all the pros and cons. In vital matters, however, such as the choiceof a mate or a profession, the decision should come from the unconscious,from somewhere within ou

Ifyou are leaning over to starboard to balance the boat against the other guy'spropensity to lean too far to port, both of you are about to get wet.

The bad gardener quarrels with his rake.

Hearme, my chiefs! I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun nowstands, I will fight no more forever.

Ability is poor men's wealth

Luck iswhat happens when preparation meets opportunity.

It doesnot do to leave a Dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.

A woman has reached reaal women's-lib status when she is the one who forgers the wedding Aniversary