Your neighbor is the man who needs you.

The mintage of wisdom is to know that rest is rust, and that real life is love, laughter, and work.

The man who is anybody and who does anything is surely going to be criticized, vilified, and misunderstood. This is a part of the penalty for greatness, and every great man understands it; and understands, too, that it is no proof of greatness. The final proof of greatness lies in being able to endure contumely without resentment.

If men will not act for themselves, what will they do when the benefit of their effort is for all?

When you grow suspicious of a person and begin a system of espionage upon him, your punishment will be that you will find your suspicions true.

Religions are many and diverse, but reason and goodness are one.

Art is not a thing; it is a way.