All big things in human history have been arrived at slowly and through many compromises.

The motivating force of the theory of a Democratic way of life is still a belief that as individuals we live cooperatively, and, to the best of our ability, serve the community in which we live.

talking too much is a far greater social fault than talking too little.

Courage is more exhilarating than fear and in the long run it is easier. We do not have to become heroes over night. Just a step at a time, meeting each thing that comes up, seeing it is not as dreadful as it appeared, discovering we have the strength to stare it down.

We must do that which we think we cannot.

It is better to light a candle than curse the darkness.

Terrific minds focus on tips; average minds go over activities; little minds talk about people today.