In ability choice education finance majorities people understanding voting A lot of voters always cast their ballot for the candidate who seems to them to be one of the people. That means he must have the same superstitions, the same unbalanced prejudices, and the same lack of understanding of public finances that are characteristic of the majority. A better choice would be a candidate who has a closer understanding and a better education than the majority. Too much voting is based on affability rather than on ability.

The prizes go to those who meet emergencies successfully. And the way to meet emergencies is to do each daily task the best we can.

The hardest job of all is trying to look busy when you're not.

Conditions are never just right. People who delay action until all factors are favourable do nothing.

Laziness is the one common deficiency in mankind that blocks the establishment of a perfect world in which everyone leads a happy life.

If we do not discipline ourselves the world will do it for us.

It is better to rely on yourself than on your friends.