The ignorant man is an ox. He grows in size, not in wisdom.

In our struggle for equality we were confronted with the reality that many millions of people were essentially ignorant of our conditions or refused to face unpleasant truths.

How came gold to the highest value? Because it is uncommon, and unprofiting, and beaming, and soft in lustre; it always bestoweth itself.

The world is not composed of heroes and villains, but of men and women with all the passions that God has given them. The ignorant condemn, but the wise pity.

Always be more than you appear and never appear to be more than you are.

I try to spend my time on areas that I think are important for the future, and where I think I can add value.