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

Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.

If money helps a man to do good to others, it is of some value; but if not, it is simply a mass of evil, and the sooner it is got rid of, the better.

Intuition is the wisdom formed by feeling and instinct.

To confuse our constructions with eternal laws is one of the most fatal delusions of men.

If you steal from one author, its plagiarism; if you steal from many, its research.

Condemn none: if you can stretch out a helping hand, do so. If you cannot, fold your hands, bless your brothers, and let them go their own way.