I have never looked at foreign countries or gone there but with the purpose of getting to know the general human qualities that are spread all over the earth in very different forms, and then to find these qualities again in my own country and to recognize and to further them.

Deeply earnest and thoughtful people stand on shaky footing with the public.

No wonder we are all more or less pleased with mediocrity, since it leaves us at rest, and gives the same comfortable feeling as when one associates with his equals.

The master proves himselin recognizing his limitations.

If you are to accomplish all that one demands of you, you must overestimate your own worth.

The world cannot do without great men, but great men are very troublesome to the world.

Look closely at those who patronize you. Half are unfeeling, half untaught.