Citizenship consists in the service of the country.

Loyal and efficient work in a great cause, even though it may not be immediately recognized, ultimately bears fruit.

Science and technology have freed humanity from many burdens and given us this new perspective and great power. This power can be used for the good of all. If wisdom governs our actions; but if the world is mad or foolish, it can destroy itself just when great advances and triumphs are almost without its grasp.

A great disaster is a symbol to us to remember all the big things of life and forget the small things, of which we have thought too much.

Action to be effective must be directed to clearly conceived ends.

Every great revolution, whether it is right or not, we really know has any vital, urgent need to basis. It comes not just from itself.

I want nothing to do with any religion concerned with keeping the masses satisfied to live in hunger, filth, and ignorance.