If all our misfortunes were laid in one common heap, whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would read more

If all our misfortunes were laid in one common heap, whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would be content to take their own and depart.

During my eighty-seven years, I have witnessed a whole succession of technological revolutions. But none of them has done away read more

During my eighty-seven years, I have witnessed a whole succession of technological revolutions. But none of them has done away with the need for character in the individual or the ability to think.

The simplest explanation is that it doesn't make sense.

The simplest explanation is that it doesn't make sense.

Success... it's what you do with what you've got.

Success... it's what you do with what you've got.

The hardest part has been maintaining a small head -- remaining down to earth. So many people try to make read more

The hardest part has been maintaining a small head -- remaining down to earth. So many people try to make you more than you are. This business has changed a lot of good people and a lot of good families, and I don't want that to happen to me.

Old age and sickness bring out the essential characteristics of a man.

Old age and sickness bring out the essential characteristics of a man.

Most people are alive in an earlier time, but you must be alive in our own time.

Most people are alive in an earlier time, but you must be alive in our own time.

I quote others in order to better express myself.

I quote others in order to better express myself.

Thinking more than others about our own thoughts is not self-centeredness. It means that if asked what's on our mind, read more

Thinking more than others about our own thoughts is not self-centeredness. It means that if asked what's on our mind, we are less likely to mention being aware of the world around us, and more likely to mention our inner reflections. But we are less likely to mention thinking about other people.