It's pretty hard to be efficient without being obnoxious.

One great, strong, unselfish soul in every community would actually redeem the world.

Don't lose faith in humanity; think of all the people in the United States who have never played you a single nasty trick.

Friendship, like credit, is highest when it is not used.

I wish to live without hate, whim, jealousy, envy, and fear. I wish to be simple, honest, frank, natural . . to face any obstacle and meet every difficulty unabashed and unafraid.

I believe the Universe is planned for good.

This will never be a civilized country until we spend more money for books than we do for chewing gum.