Heights Quotes

The distinction between the past,

present and future is only a stubbornly persistent illusion.

We Americans...

bear the ark of liberties of the world.

Gratitude is the inward

feeling of kindness received.

Thankfulness is the natural

impulse to express that feeling.

Thanksgiving is the

following of that impulse.

We never think of ourselves as tied to

any specific technologies or skill sets.

We think of ourselves as tied to our customers.

The test of a first rate intelligence is the ability to

hold two opposing ideas in mind at the same time

and still retain the ability to function.

Where do the evils like corruption arise from?

It comes from the never

ending greed.

The fight for corruption

free ethical society will have to be fought against this greed

and replace it with 'what can I give' spirit.

Power is nothing without the ability to act decisively.

The only way to have

a friend is to be one.

I’ve always been fascinated by history.

The way for a young man to rise

is to improve himself in every way he can,

never suspecting that anybody wishes to hinder him.

One of the great mistakes is to judge policies

and programs by their intentions rather than their results.

Knavery and flattery are blood relations.

Happiness cannot be pursued;

it must ensue.

The purpose of opening the mind,

as of opening the mouth,

is to shut it again on something solid.

It kills me to lose.

If I'm a troublemaker,

and I don't think that my temper makes me one,

then it's because I can't stand losing.

That's the way I am about winning,

all I ever wanted to do was finish first.

Invest in yourself.

You are your biggest asset.

The main difference between a cat and a lie

is that a cat only has nine lives.

The legal right of the Southern people to reclaim

their fugitives I have constantly admitted.

The legal right of Congress to interfere with

their institution in the states,

I have constantly denied.

The reward of a thing well done is having done it.

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.