Either write something worth reading or do something worth writing. 

I was born in Harlem, raised in the South Bronx, went to public school, got out of public college, went into the Army, and then I just stuck with it.

What's right about America is that although we have a mess of problems, we have great capacity - intellect and resources - to do some thing about them.

Without surprises life could be boring.

The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons.

Every child comes with the message that God is not yet discouraged of man.

Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.

Peace begins with a smile.

Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.

Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently. 

Medical costs are of concern, both in developing and developed countries.

To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.