There is nothing that gives a man consequence, and renders him fit for command, like a support that renders him independent of everybody but the State he serves.

The man least dependent upon the morrow goes to meet the morrow most cheerfully.

Just as it would be madness to settle on medical treatment for the body of a person by taking an opinion poll of the neighbors, so it is irrational to prescribe for the body politic by polling the opinions of the people at large.

Invention is the mother of necessity.

The outcome of any serious research can only be to make two questions grow where only one grew before.

One cannot remain the same. Art is a mirror which should show many reflections, and the artist should not always show the same face, or the face becomes a mask.

Imagination is the highest kite that one can fly.

No sadder proof can be given by man of his own littleness than disbelief in great men.

When you point to the moon, what do you see in front of your finger; Your task is to feel, not to think, when you can understand that the lesson will be learned.

The only "ism" hollywood believes in is plagiarism.