I take it that what all men are really after is some form or perhaps only some formula of peace.
It is curious that physical courage should be so common in the world and moral courage so rare.
Nothing great in the world has been accomplished without passion.
This country has come to feel the same when Congress is in session as when the baby gets hold of a hammer.
So little time and so little to do.
Get away from the crowd when you can. Keep yourself to yourself, if only for a few hours daily.
The most exciting phrase to hear in science, the one that heralds new discoveries, is not 'Eureka!' (I found it!) but 'That's funny ...'
Do not be awe struck by other people and try to copy them. Nobody can be you as efficiently as you can.
The best thing to give to your enemy is forgiveness; to an opponent, tolerance; to a friend, your heart; to your child, a good example; to a father, deference; to your mother, conduct that will make her proud of you; to yourself, respect; to all men, charity.