My main hope is eventually, in modern education field, introduce education about warm-heartedness, not based on religion, but based on common experience and a common sort of sense, and then scientific finding.

Those who oppose change are addicted to the luxury of their comfort zone.

Many interviewers when they come to talk to me, think they're being progressive by not mentioning in their stories any longer that I'm black. I tell them, 'Don't stop now. If I shot somebody you'd mention it.'

Those who seek realities in this world of illusions are likely to be disappointed at times.

My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me. 

It is well enough that people of the nation do not understand our banking and monetary system, for if they did, I believe there would be a revolution before tomorrow morning. 

Some animals are cunning and evil-disposed, as the fox; others, as the dog, are fierce, friendly, and fawning. Some are gentle and easily tamed, as the elephant; some are susceptible of shame, and watchful, as the goose. Some are jealous and fond of ornament, as the peacock.

Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.

It has always been a mystery to me how men can feel themselves honoured by the humiliation of their fellow beings.

Mickey Mouse is, to be, a symbol of independence. He was a means to an end.Mickey Mouse is, to be, a symbol of independence. He was a means to an end.

If you have a particular faith or religion, that is good. But you can survive without it.

He who is to be a good ruler must have first been ruled.