Japan's very interesting. Some people think it copies things. I don't think that anymore. I think what they do is reinvent things. They will get something that's already been invented and study it until they thoroughly understand it. In some cases, they understand it better than the original inventor.

If the human race wishes to have a prolonged and indefinite period of material prosperity, they have only got to behave in a peaceful and helpful way toward one another. 

I reject any religious doctrine that does not appeal to reason and is in conflict with morality.

Tell the children the truth.

All cartoon characters and cables must be exaggerated, caricature. It is the very nature of fantasy and fable. 

There is no substitute for merit.

To give pleasure to a single heart by a single act is better than a thousand heads bowing in prayer.

A man is but the product of his thoughts what he thinks, he becomes.

It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to, than I have ever known.

The end of labor is to gain leisure.

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.

The more people smoke herb, the more Babylon fall.