If I spoke no English, my world would be limited to the Japanese-speaking community, and no matter how talented I was, I could never do business, seek employment or take part in public affairs outside that community.

We should keep [the Panama Canal]. After all, we stole it fair and square.

Notice the difference between what happens when a man says to himself, I have failed three times, and what happens when he says, I am a failure.

Advertising is a symbol-manipulating occupation

In a very real sense, people who have read good literature have lived more than people who cannot or will not read.

You guys are both saying the same thing. The only reason you're arguing is because you're using different words.

Agreement is brought about by changing people's minds - other people's.