Archived Quotes

The essence of the independent mind lies not in what it thinks,

but in how it thinks.

I beg you be persuaded that no one would be more zealous

than myself to establish effectual barriers

against the horrors of spiritual tyranny,

and every species of religious persecution.

To me,

the money is it's certainly a wonderful thing,

But it is in direct proportion to how you're able,

to bless yourself and bless others with it.

It's OK to have your eggs in one basket as long as

you control what happens to that basket

Science is a beautiful gift to humanity;

we should not distort it.

Black and white are the

colors of photography.

To me they symbolize

the alternatives of

hope and despair to

which mankind is

forever subjected.

I know that inner wisdom is more precious than wealth.

The more you spend it,

the more you gain.

The world won’t care about your self esteem.

The world will expect you to accomplish

something BEFORE you feel good about yourself.

My protest about the post exchange seating bore some results.

More seats were allocated for blacks,

but there were still separate sections for blacks and for whites.

At least I had made my men realize

that something could be accomplished by speaking out,

and I hoped they would be less resigned to unjust conditions.

I am among those who think that science has great beauty.

Money is worth nothing if it can't buy you the opportunity to love more.

Step with care and great tact,

and remember that Life's a Great Balancing Act.

My mother had a great deal of trouble with me,

but I think she enjoyed it.

The difference between the almost right word

and the right word is really a large matter

'tis the difference between the lightning

bug and the lightning.

The root of suffering is attachment.

My model for business is The Beatles.

Do not depend on others for your success;

build your own strength.

Don't worry when you are not recognized,

but strive to be worthy of recognition.

Friendship multiplies

the good of life and

divides the evil.

Ballots are the rightful and peaceful successors to bullets.