We face the future fortified with the lessons we have learned from the past. It is today that we must create the world of the future.

A trait no other nation seems to possess in quite the same degree as we do namely, a feeling of almost childish injury and resentment unless the world as a whole recognizes how innocent we are of anything but the most generous and harmless intentions

The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.

We must do that which we think we cannot.

Do the things that interest you and do them with all your heart. Don't be concerned about whether people are watching you or criticizing you. The chances are that they aren't paying attention to you.

It is curious how much more interest can be evoked by a mixture of gossip, romance and mystery than by facts.

The more we simplify our material needs the more we are free to think of other things.