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.

Our obligation to the world is, primarily, our obligation to our own future. Obviously, we cannot develop beyond a certain point unless other nations develop, too.

No matter how plain a woman may be, if truth and honesty are written across her face, she will be beautiful.

I'm sure that all the drivers and motorcycle police had once been racing drivers and were eager to get back to that profession.

It seems to me that it is the basic right of any human being to work.

...real prosperity can only come when everybody prospers.

Enjoy every minute you have with those you love, my dear, for no one can take joy that is past away from you. It will be there in your heart to live on when the dark days come.