Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion.

Most people say that it is the intellect which makes a great scientist. They are wrong: it is character.

People respond when you tell them there is a great future in front of you, you can leave your past behind.

The great thing in the world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving.

I believe in the fundamental truth of all great religions of the world.

Silence is one of the great arts of conversation.

To be conscious that you are ignorant of the facts is a great step to knowledge.

Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortune but great minds rise above them.

To walk around with an ego is a bad thing. To have confidence in yourself is a great thing.

Unless you choose to do great things with it, it makes no difference how much you are rewarded, or how much power you have.