Never entrust the solving of a problem to those who may benefit from the solution.

What becomes known is worthless until it is shared.

Anyone who can be impressed is not worth impressing.

The businessman wants to make the world behave in accordance with his desires, the academic in accordance with his theories, the theologian in accordance with his beliefs, and the politician in accordance with his ambitions. What the world wants is to be left alone.

Constructive, humane behavior cannot be achieved by external force. It arises from within. It can be educed, but cannot be compelled. It is a rare leader who understands this simple fact, let alone puts it into practice.

That which is growing looks only ahead; that which is declining looks only behind.

If you can’t be precise, be concise; if you can’t be concise, be silent.

Humility and generosity have no enemies.

The one who professes the best motives is the most likely to act from the worst.