Man Quotes

Man minus the Machine is a slave; Man plus the Machine is a freeman.

Man is a comparative being. Substandard things must go before super-standard things can come.

There is no man living who isn't capable of doing more than he thinks he can do.

If money is your hope for independence you will never have it. The only real security that a man will have in this world is a reserve of knowledge, experience, and ability.

A poor man is not the one without a cent. A poor man is the one without a dream.

An educated man is not one whose memory is trained to carry a few dates in history - he is one who can accomplish things.

Every business is a monarchy with, not a man, but an idea as king.

A man given to pride is usually proud of the wrong thing.

As a blind man has no idea of colors, so have we no idea of the manner by which the all-wise God perceives and understands all things.

When a man does all he can, though it succeeds not well, blame not him that did it.

Where is the man to be found who wishes to remain indebted for the defense of his own person and property to the exertions, the bravery, and the blood of others, without making one generous effort to repay the debt of honor and gratitude?

Let thy carriage be such as becomes a man grave settled and attentive to that which is spoken. Contradict not, at every turn, what others say.

In order to be a leader a man must have followers. And to have followers, a man must have their confidence.

Never let yourself be persuaded that any one Great Man, any one leader, is necessary to the salvation of America. When America consists of one leader and 158 million followers, it will no longer be America.

Any man who wants to be president is either an egomaniac or crazy.

The qualities of a great man are vision, integrity, courage, understanding, the power of articulation, and profundity of character.

In the service, when a man gives you his word, his word is binding. In politics, you never know.

Basic to our democratic civilization are the principles and convictions that have bound us together as a nation. Among these are personal liberty, human rights, and the dignity of man. All these have their roots in a deeply held religious faith -- in a belief in God.

A son of a poor man is standing in front of you today. This is the strength of a democracy.

I have always felt it is my destiny to build a machine that would allow man to fly.