The axis of the earth sticks out visibly through the center of each and every town or city.

Many ideas grow better when transplanted into another mind than in the one where they sprung up.

Fame is the scentless sunflower, with gaudy crown of gold; But friendship is the rose, with sweets in every fold.

I know of no teachers so powerful and persuasive as the little army of specialists. They carry no banners, they beat no drums; but where they are men learn that bustle and push are not the equals of quiet genius and serene mastery.

To have doubted one's own first principles is the mark of a civilized man.

What I wouldn't give to be seventy again!

Success. Is not the position where you are standing, but which direction you are going.