In following him, I follow but myself.

Relativity applies to physics, not ethics.

If you want the cooperation of humans around you, you must make them feel they are important, and you do that by being genuine and humble.

The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.

Let no guilty man escape, if it can be avoided. No personal considerations should stand in the way of performing a public duty.

Man’s goodness is a flame that can be hidden but never extinguished.

There has never been a shortage of people eager to draw up blueprints for running other people’s lives.

Don't let your ego get too close to your position, so that if your position gets shot down, your ego doesn't go with it.

We always like those who admire us; we do not always like those whom we admire.

The price good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men.

Only one man in a thousand is a leader of men—the other 999 follow women.