Nearly all great civilizations that perished did so because they had crystallized, because they were incapable of adapting themselves to new conditions, new methods, new points of view. It is as though people would rather die than change.

Sailors have the cleanest bodies and the filthiest minds.

When it's better for everyone, it's better for everyone.

what we need in the world is manners ... I think that if, instead of preaching brotherly love, we preached good manners, we might get a little further. It sounds less righteous and more practical.

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

Every age is an unknown country.

The greatest gift you can give a child is an imagination.