Chartacter Quotes

It is a miracle that curiosity survives formal education.

I should like to know if,

taking this old Declaration of Independence,

which declares that all men are equal upon principle,

you begin making exceptions to it,

where will you stop?

If one man says it does not mean a Negro,

why not another say it does not mean some other man?

The world breaks everyone,

and afterward,

some are strong at the broken places.

You're not a dancer;

you're a girl who takes dance lessons.

Lead by example,

not just by words.

I don’t believe in luck;

I believe in preparation.

Great spirits have always

encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.

It is one of the blessings of old friends,

that you can afford to be stupid with them.

If I have seen further,

it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.

All that is necessary for the forces of evil to

prevail is for enough good men to remain silent.

It has so happened in all ages of the world that some have labored,

and others have, without labor,

enjoyed a large proportion of the fruits.

Unless you choose to do great things with it,

it makes no difference how much you are rewarded,

or how much power you have.

By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions,

one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination.

In a democracy,

the well being,

individuality and happiness of every citizen is important

for the overall prosperity,

peace and happiness of the nation.

The American people abhor a vacuum.

Films are not written,

they’re realized through collaboration and imagination.

The one thing I want to leave my children is an honorable name.

It’s not the load that breaks you down;

it’s the way you carry it.

So go ahead.

Fall down.

The world looks different from the ground.

I didn't attend the funeral,

but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it.