Men weary as much of not doing the things they want to do as of doing the things they do not want to do.

A man's worth is what he is divided by what he thinks he is.

Fear comes from uncertainty. When we are absolutely certain, whether of our worth or worthlessness, we are almost impervious to fear. Thus a feeling of utter unworthiness can be a source of courage.

There is a time when the word "eventually" has the soothing effect of a promise, and a time when the word evokes in us bitterness and scorn.

The unpredictability inherent in human affairs is due largely to the fact that the by-products of a human process are more fateful than the product.

We cannot win the weak by sharing our wealth with them. They feel our generosity as oppression.

A low capacity for getting along with those near us often goes hand in hand with a high receptivity to the idea of the brotherhood of men.