"The power of the mind is an incredible thing, one that can never be underestimated."

"A leader is someone who steps back from the entire system and tries to build a more collaborative, more innovative system that will work over the long term."

"We are so vain that we even care for the opinions of those we don't care for."

"One never learns by success. Success is the plateau that one rests upon to take breath and look down from upon the straight and difficult path, but one does not climb upon a plateau."

"Teach children to be polite and courteous in the home, and, when he grows up, he will never be able to edge his car onto a freeway."

"Many candles can be kindled from one candle without diminishing it."

"Cruelty is one fashion statement we can all do without."

"All the sounds of the earth are like music."

"A raise is like a martini: it elevates the spirit, but only temporarily."

"The whole of science is nothing more than a refinement of everyday thinking."

"In all honesty, Johnny, we are often at the mercy of the White House for the news we report. Frequently, we simply repeat verbatim what the White House tells us."

"Each bird loves to hear himself sing."