Alphabet Quotes

When the white man governs himself,

that is self government;

but when he governs himself and also governs another man,

that is more than self

government

that is despotism.

I do not think much of a man

who is not wiser today than he was yesterday.

Every known fact in natural science

was divined by the presentiment of somebody,

before it was actually verified.

You have to work hard and be patient.

Success rarely comes overnight.

I’ve always been a bit of a rebel.

Successful investing takes time,

discipline,

and patience.

I am rather inclined to silence.

Every once in a while, I get mad.

'The Lorax' came out of my being angry.

The ecology books I'd read were dull...

In 'The Lorax,' I was out to attack

what I think are evil things and let the chips fall where they might.

A leader is one who knows the way,

goes the way,

and shows the way.

I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up,

this diminishes fear;

knowing what must be done does away with fear.

In the long run,

the sharpest weapon of all is a kind and gentle spirit.

The biggest risk is not taking any risk.

Freedom is the freedom to say that two plus two make four.

The most radical revolutionary will become a conservative

the day after the revolution.

A lot of Thanksgiving days

have been ruined by not

carving the turkey

in the kitchen.

The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling,

but in rising every time we fall.

We acquire the strength we have overcome.

Music is freedom.

It allows me to express myself without limits.

The best effort of a fine person is

felt after we have left their presence.

I can’t control everything,

but I can control my effort and attitude.