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.

Too often the great decisions are originated and given form in bodies made up wholly of men, or so completely dominated by them that whatever of special value women have to offer is shunted aside without expression.

We all grow older and we all have to live with ourselves.

Life is what you make it. Always has been, always will be.

Each time you learn something new you must readjust the whole framework of your knowledge

If the use of leisure time is confined to looking at TV for a few extra hours every day, we will deteriorate as a people.

Unused ability, like unused muscles, will atrophy.