Our doubts are traitors, and make us lose the good we oft might win, by fearing to attempt.

From our first babblings to our last word, we make but one statement, and that is our life.

Enthusiasm is the great hill-climber.

The best friend is he that, when he wishes a person's good, wishes it for that person's own sake.

Aim above morality. Be not simply good; be good for something.

Tolerance, like any aspect of peace, is forever a work in progress.

You can't lead the people if you don't love the people. You can't save the people, if you don't serve the people.

The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.

It is not a daily increase, but a daily decrease. Hack away at the inessentials.

In quietness the soul expands.

The quality of your life depends quite a bit on the quality of attention you project out onto the world.

Don’t be afraid to be confused. Try to remain permanently confused. Anything is possible.