Very little of the great cruelty shown by men can really be attributed to cruel instinct. Most of it comes from thoughtlessness or inherited habit. The roots of cruelty, therefore, are not so much strong as widespread. But the time must come when inhumanity protected by custom and thoughtlessness will succumb before humanity championed by thought. Let us work that this time may come.

Example is not the main thing in influencing others. It is the only thing.

Seek always to do some good, somewhere. Every man has to seek in his own way to realize his true worth. You must give some time to your fellow man. For remember, you don't live in a world all your own. Your brothers are here too.

To me, good health is more than just exercise and diet. Its really a point of view and a mental attitude you have about yourself.

The three most important ways to lead people are:... by example... by example... by example.

Serious illness doesn't bother me for long because I am too inhospitable a host.

We are united with all life that is in nature. Man can no longer live his life for himself alone.