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In this age, which believes that there is a short cut to everything, the greatest lesson to be learned is read more
In this age, which believes that there is a short cut to everything, the greatest lesson to be learned is that the most difficult way is, in the long run, the easiest. - The Books in My Life.
When in doubt, make a fool of yourself. There is a microscopically thin line between being brilliantly creative and acting read more
When in doubt, make a fool of yourself. There is a microscopically thin line between being brilliantly creative and acting like the most gigantic idiot on earth. So what the hell, leap.
Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great ones read more
Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great ones make you feel that you, too, can become great.
Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; read more
Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself.
The common people of America display a quality of good common sense which is heartening to anyone who believes in read more
The common people of America display a quality of good common sense which is heartening to anyone who believes in the democratic process.
You are wholly complete and your success in life will be in direct proportion to your ability to accept this read more
You are wholly complete and your success in life will be in direct proportion to your ability to accept this truth about you.
Be true to your work, your word, and your friend.
Be true to your work, your word, and your friend.
Everything on the earth has a purpose, every disease an herb to cure it, and every person a mission.
Everything on the earth has a purpose, every disease an herb to cure it, and every person a mission.
I'm comfortable being old... being black... being Jewish.
I'm comfortable being old... being black... being Jewish.
