We have either to progress or to degenerate. Our ancestors did great things in the past, but we have to grow into a fuller life and march beyond even their great achievements.

On this basic - being right and doing right the whole world can unite.

To be more free is the goal of all our efforts, for only in perfect freedom can there be perfection.

One atom in this universe cannot move without dragging the whole world along with it. There cannot be any progress without the whole world following in the wake, and it is becoming every day dearer that the solution of any problem can never be attained on racial, or national, or narrow grounds.

What good being object of charity? Give away, ne'er turn to ask in return, Should there be the wealth treasured in thy heart.

If you really want to judge the character of a man, look not at his great performances. Watch a man do his most common actions.

Every idea that strengthens you must be taken up and every thought that weakens you must be rejected.