The individual who has become a stranger to himself has lost the capacity for genuine self-renewal.

The cynic says, "One man can't do anything". I say, "Only one man can do anything."

One exemplary act may affect one life, or even millions of lives. All those who set standards for themselves, who strengthen the bonds of community, who do their work creditably and accept individual responsibility, are building the common future.

The hallmark of our age is the tension between aspirations and sluggish institutions.

America's greatness has been the greatness of a free people who shared certain moral commitments. Freedom without moral commitment is aimless and promptly self-destructive.

Creativity requires the freedom to consider unthinkable alternatives, to doubt the worth of cherished practices.

When hiring key employees, there are only two qualities to look for: judgement and taste. Almost everything else can be bought by the yard.