“When were the good and the brave ever in a majority?”

“That government is best which governs least.”

“Dreams are the touchstones of our characters.”

“This world is but canvas to our imaginations.”

“There are a thousand hacking at the branches of evil to one who is striking at the root.”

“Simplify, simplify.”

“Happiness is the final and perfect fruit of obedience to the laws of life.”

“The highest result of education is tolerance.”

“Example is the best lesson there is.”

“Only a man's character is the real criterion of worth.”

“It isn't enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn't enough to believe in it. One must work at it.”

“In the long run, we shape our lives and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility.”