God... a being whose only definition is that he is beyond man's power to conceive.

The symbol of all relationships among such men, the moral symbol of respect for human beings, is the trader. We, who live by values, not by loot, are traders, both in matter and in spirit. A trader is a man who earns what he gets and does not give or take the undeserved.

The charming aspect of Christmas is the fact that it expresses good will in a cheerful, happy, benevolent, non-sacrificial way. One says: “Merry Christmas”-not “Weep and Repent.” And the good will is expressed in a material, earthly form-by giving presents to one's friends, or by sending them cards in token of remembrance . . . .

I hold that such a question can never arise except in a society of cannibals.

In order to be in control of your life, you have to have a purpose-a productive purpose.

Live a life as a monument to your soul.

When you have civilized men fighting savages, you support the civilized men, no matter who they are.