Let go of everything. That is how you get everything; you let go of everything.

One column of truth cannot hold an institution of ideas from falling into ignorance. It is wiser that a person of prudence and purpose save his strength for battles that can be won.

Most people do not actually know how to think for themselves, and unfortunately that prevents them from even knowing it.

The only thing you will get from common sense, is a common life. Be uncommon and have uncommon sense.

Self-made men often worship their creator.

There are amazingly wonderful people in all walks of life; some familiar to us and others not. Stretch yourself and really get to know people. People are in many ways one of our greatest treasures.

There is something greater than any nation; it is the spirit which created the nation.