A leader or a man of action in a crisis almost always acts subconsciously and then thinks of the reasons for his action

Either you run the day or the day runs you.

This is the final test of a gentleman: his respect for those who can be of no possible value to him

The great enemy of clear language is insincerity.

Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious. And however difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at. It matters that you don't just give up.

Each day provides its own gifts.

Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.