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

A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money.

One sees great things from the valley only small things from the peak.

A constant struggle, a ceaseless battle to bring success from inhospitable surroundings, is the price of all great achievements.

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

All great and beautiful work has come of first gazing without shrinking into the darkness.

Great minds discuss ideas average minds discuss events small minds discuss people.

Most great people have attained their greatest success just one step beyond their greatest failure.

Silence is one of the great arts of conversation.

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