The three great essentials to achieve anything worth while are: Hard work, Stick-to-itiveness, and Common sense. 

There is always the danger that we may just do the work for the sake of the work. This is where the respect and the love and the devotion come in - that we do it to God, to Christ, and that's why we try to do it as beautifully as possible.

I took the vow of celibacy in 1906. I had not shared my thoughts with my wife until then, but only consulted her at the time of making the vow. She had no objection. 

The purposes of the United States should not be doubted. The Security Council resolutions will be enforced - the just demands of peace and security will be met - or action will be unavoidable. And a regime that has lost its legitimacy will also lose its power.

Exercise utmost care in selecting  your life partner because an asset is an asset, a libility-a liability.

Sleep is the best meditation.

Success achieved throught manipulation is short-lived.

Some people think that religion is not essential to society. I do not hold this view. IS considered the foundation of religion to be essential to the life and practices of a society.

There is no substitute for merit.

A man should never neglect his family for business.

All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you. 

Those that know, do. Those that understand, teach.