It is surprising what a man can do when he has to, and how little most men will do when they don't have to.

To be aware of a single shortcoming in oneself is more useful than to be aware of a thousand in someone else.

Keep your eyes on the stars and your feet on the ground.

Ideals are an imaginative understanding of that which is desirable in that which is possible.

When we feel love and kindness toward others, it not only makes others feel loved and cared for, but it helps us also to develop inner happiness and peace.

Kindness is more important than wisdom, and the recognition of this is the beginning of wisdom.

Where all think alike, no one thinks very much.

Creativity involves breaking out of expected patterns in order to look at things in a different way.

Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend.

Love is never lost. If not reciprocated, it will flow back and soften and purify the heart.

To go against the dominant thinking of your friends, of most of the people you see every day, is perhaps the most difficult act of heroism you can perform.

Smile, breathe, and go slowly.