In life there is nothing more common than talent and intelligence. What is missing is passion, persistence, commitment, and dedication.

Don't expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong.

The nation which forgets its defenders will be itself forgotten.

Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas.

Collecting more taxes than is absolutely necessary is legalized robbery.

No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave.

We need more of the Office Desk and less of the Show Window in politics. Let men in office substitute the midnight oil for the limelight.

It takes a great man to be a good listener.

Liberty is not collective, it is personal. All liberty is individual liberty.

Nothing is more common than unsuccessful people with talent.

You can't increase prosperity by taxing success.

Tenderhearted people are silent sufferers they just learn the art to fly with broken wings.

Don't ever get to the point where you can't be taught because life is a classroom and everyone owns a pen.

"What place would you advise me to visit now?" he asked. "The planet Earth," replied the geographer. "It has a good reputation."

People are what are scary...people.

Most of life is unbearable. It’s unbearable but we bear it

God has put within our lives meanings and possibilities that quite outrun the limits of mortality.

Wherever you are, be all there! Live to the hilt every situation you believe to be the will of God.

We're rediscovering Christianity as an Eastern religion, as a way of life.

Needing nothing really is the ultimate goal. And to have nothing to do with things.

Some of the best ideas come sort of out of nowhere and when you're not expecting it.