Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.

Nothingstrengthens the judgment and quickens the conscience like individualresponsibility.

Supicion of one's own motives is especially necessary for the philanthropist and the executive.

Nothing makes it easier to resist temptation than a proper upbringing, a sound set of values.

Whenyou plant lettuce, if it does not grow well, you don't blame the lettuce. Youlook for reasons it is not doing well. It may need fertilizer, or more water,or less sun. You never blame the lettuce. Yet if we have problems with ourfriends or our family,

Enthusiasm sees only the down payment.

War does not determine who is right - only who is left

The World is but, a school of inquiry.

Can we do good to the world? In an absolute sense, no; in a relative sense, yes.

You may be deceived if you trust too much, but you willlive in torment if you don't trust enough.

A shipin harbor is safe, but that is not what ships arebuilt for.

The rulers must be watched, not the ruled.