For centuries, humans have said to horses, 'You do what I tell you or I'll hurt you.' Humans still say that to each other -- still threaten, force and intimidate. I'm convinced that my discoveries with horses have value in the workplace, in the educational and penal systems, and in the raising of children. At heart, I'm saying that no one else has the right to say 'you must' to an animal -- or to another human.

A good trainer can hear a horse speak to him. A great trainer can hear him whisper.

Always work to cause your horse to follow the path of least resistance. Then place an opening for him to pass through so that the path of least resistance becomes the direction you want him to go in.

The greatest strength a man can achieve is gentleness.

Trust is established by working around horses in an utterly predictable manner.

Everybody ought to be given a chance to do whatever they want, but be responsible for their own actions.

The wonder of Independence is that it encourages open minds and the desire to improve.