A plane is always safe on the ground but it’s not made for that. Always take some meaningful risks in life to achieve great heights.

It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government except all the others that have been tried.

Condemn none: if you can stretch out a helping hand, do so. If you cannot, fold your hands, bless your brothers, and let them go their own way.

A vow is a purely religious act which cannot be taken in a fit of passion. It can be taken only with a mind purified and composed and with God as witness.

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.

Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.

In America, there is a failure to appreciate Europe's leading role in the world.

Computers make me totally blank out.

Faith is not something to grasp, it is a state to grow into.

All religions try to benefit people, with the same basic message of the need for love and compassion, for justice and honesty, for contentment.

The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.

There is no substitute for merit.