Happiness lies not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.

Whether we like it or not, we'll be sharing the future. The only question is whether we'll be sharing opportunities and responsibilities or chaos and destruction. And whether we like it or not, the Earth we live on must be a partner in the future we share.

Prejudice is not a failing peculiar to one race, it can and does exist in people of every race and ethnic background. It takes individual effort to root it out of one's heart. In my case my father and mother saw that it never got a start. I shall be forever grateful to them.

Sometimes people hold a core belief that is very strong. When they are presented with evidence that works against that belief, the new evidence cannot be accepted. It would create a feeling that is extremely uncomfortable, called cognitive dissonance. And because it is so important to protect the core belief, they will rationalize, ignore and even deny anything that doesn't fit in with the core belief.

You have got to have something in which to believe. You have got to have leaders, organization, friendships, and contacts that help you to believe that, and help you to put out your best.

Nothing great is done without great men, and they are great because they wanted it.