The purpose of getting power is to be able to give itaway.

The best prophet is common sense, our native wit.

The mostdramatic conflicts are perhaps, those that take place not between men butbetween a man and himself where the arena of conflict is a solitary mind.

The remedy for weakness is not brooding over weakness, but thinking of strength.

Girls .. . were allowed to play in the house . . . and boys were sent outdoors. . .Boys ran around in the yard with toy guns going kksshh-kksshh,fighting wars for made-up reasons and arguing about whowas dead, while girls stayed inside and played with dol

Even a fish wouldn't get into trouble if it kept its mouth shut.

Every new adjustment is a crisis in self-esteem.

Agrievance is most poignant when almost redressed.

Man alone contains within himself as many species as exist on earth.

Friendships begin with liking or gratitude-roots that can be pulled up.

A status symbol is an instrument you clash when you want someone to know you are there.

Freedom to learn is the first necessity of guaranteeing that man himself shall be self-reliant enough to be free