"I sometimes think that the saving grace of America lies in the fact that the overwhelming majority of Americans are possessed of two great qualities- a sense of humor and a sense of proportion."

"The only thing to fear is fear itself."

"It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something."

"In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved."

"We cannot always build the future for our youth, but we can build our youth for the future."

"If you treat people right they will treat you right - ninety percent of the time."

"Self-esteem is the reputation we acquire with ourselves."

"Neither a borrower nor a lender be; For loan oft loses both itself and friend; And borrowing dulls the edge of husbandry [economy]."

"There's always something to suggest that you'll never be who you wanted to be. Your choice is to take it or keep on moving."

"When we are happy we are always good, but when we are good we are not always happy."

"Costly thy habit as thy purse can buy, but not express'd in fancy; rich, not gaudy; for the apparel oft proclaims the man."

"Many go fishing without knowing it is fish they are after."