The aim (of education) must be the training of independently acting and thinking individuals who, however, see in the service to the community their highest life problem.

I am absolutely convinced that no wealth in the world can help humanity forward, even in the hands of the most devoted worker in this cause. The example of great and pure characters is the only thing that can produce fine ideas and noble deeds. Money only appeals to selfishness and always tempts its owners irresistibly to abuse it

There's no question dolphins are smarter than humans as they play more.

One has a feeling that one has a kind of home in this timeless community of human beings that strive for truth. ... I have always believed that Jesus meant by the Kingdom of God the small group scattered all through time of intellectually and ethically valuable people.

The magic of compounding interest is truly the eighth wonder of the world!

When I examine myself and my methods of thought, I come to the conclusion that the gift of fantasy has meant more to me than any talent for abstract, positive knowledge.

Great spirits often meet violent oppisition with mediocre minds.