The only people with whom you should try to get even are those who have helped you.

You cannot make everyone think and feel as deeply as you do. This is your tragedy, because you understand them, but they do not understand you.

Happiness begins with the decision to no longer feel sad.

It takes an endless amount of history to make even a little tradition.

Every act of conscious learning requires the willingness to suffer injury to our selfesteem. That is why young children, before they are aware of their self-importance, learn so easily; and why older people, especially if vain or arrogant, cannot learn at all.

Risk more than others think is safe. Dream more than other think is practical.

I've had a tough time learning how to act like a congressman. Today I accidentally spent some of my own money.

The leader is one who mobilizes others toward a goal shared by leader and followers.