I make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes.

I make the most of all that comes and the least of all that goes.

Everything you add to the truth subtracts from the truth.

Everything you add to the truth subtracts from the truth.

I am convinced that the world is not a mere bog in which men and woman trample themselves in the read more

I am convinced that the world is not a mere bog in which men and woman trample themselves in the mire and die. Something magnificent is taking place here amid the cruelties and tragedies, and the supreme challenge to intelligence is that of making the noblest and best in our curious heritage prevail.

The natural law of inertia: Matter will remain at rest or continue in uniform motion in the same straight line read more

The natural law of inertia: Matter will remain at rest or continue in uniform motion in the same straight line unless acted upon by some external force.

Whatever you can do, or dream you can begin it. Boldness has genius,
magic, and power in it.

Whatever you can do, or dream you can begin it. Boldness has genius,
magic, and power in it.

Great minds have purposes, others have wishes.

Great minds have purposes, others have wishes.

There's nobody "out there." It's all in here.

There's nobody "out there." It's all in here.

There is a serious defect in the thinking of someone who wants -- more than anything else -- to become read more

There is a serious defect in the thinking of someone who wants -- more than anything else -- to become rich. As long as they don't have the money, it'll seem like a worthwhile goal. Once they do, they'll understand how important other things are -- and have always been.

Fear of death has been the greatest ally of tyranny past and present.

Fear of death has been the greatest ally of tyranny past and present.