I care not what subject is taught, if only it be taught well.

The great tragedy of science - the slaying of a beautiful hypothesis by an ugly fact.

Only one absolute certainty is possible to man, namely that at any given moment the feeling which he has exists.

The Bible has been the Magna Charta of the poor and of the oppressed.

If a little knowledge is dangerous, where is the man who has so much as to be out of danger?

It is not who is right, but what is right, that is of importance.

Thoughtfulness for others, generosity, modesty, and self-respect are the qualities which make a real gentleman or lady.

God give me strength to face a fact though it slay me.

Life is too short to occupy oneself with the slaying of the slain more than once.

The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of childhood into maturity.

Make up your mind to act decidedly and take the consequences. No good is ever done in this world by hesitation.

If compassion and mercy are not compatible with politics, " Ford said, "then something is the matter with politics.

I took a month long vacation in the stratosphere, and you know it's very hard to hold your breath.

I have great confidence in you to do what you think best. State your opinion and always act with courage.

Politicians aren't any more wicked than other citizens but the situation in which they are placed warps their judgment.

If you are against yourself, you will never reach your highest potential. And when you criticize yourself, you're criticizing God.

I mostly like documentaries, so I always think things that happened in real life are so astounding that why would you make a movie about something fake.

Sometimes I can't read my own handwriting. That's a problem!

Let me just say, at once: I am not now nor have I ever been a white man. And, leaving aside the joys of unearned privilege, this leaves me feeling pretty good.

A fearless man thrives on far horizons.

If you lose money for the firm, I will be forgiving. If you lose reputation, I will be ruthless.