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We lack rituals in this modern world.

All abstract sciences are nothing but the study of relations between signs.

With European powers no new subjects of difficulty have arisen, and those which were under discussion, although not terminated, do not present a more unfavorable aspect for the future preservation of that good understanding which it has ever been our desire to cultivate.

There is nothing like practice.

A conference is a gathering of people who singly can do nothing, but together can decide that nothing can be done.

Admitting the force of these contentions, nevertheless, the custom of meeting together in public assembly for the consideration of the most serious, the most exalted topics of human interest is too vitally precious to be lost.

The communication is in the work and words are no substitute for this.

Meetings are indispensable when you don't want to do anything.

There is no relationship between the gestures and what an orchestra will do.

Exercise to stimulate, not to annihilate. The world wasn't formed in a day, and neither were we. Set small goals and build upon them.