I think it's only in a crisis that Americans see other people. It has to be an American crisis, of read more

I think it's only in a crisis that Americans see other people. It has to be an American crisis, of course. If two countries fight that do not supply the Americans with some precious commodity, then the education of the public does not take place. But when the dictator falls, when the oil is threatened, then you turn on the television and they tell you where the country is, what the language is, how to pronounce the names of the leaders, what the religion is all about, and maybe you can cut out recipes in the newspaper of Persian dishes.

You win only if you aren't afraid to lose.

You win only if you aren't afraid to lose.

He's no failure. He's not dead yet.

He's no failure. He's not dead yet.

God never built a Christian strong enough to carry today's duties and tomorrow's anxieties piled on the top of them.

God never built a Christian strong enough to carry today's duties and tomorrow's anxieties piled on the top of them.

You never will be the person you can be if pressure, tension and discipline are taken out of your life.

You never will be the person you can be if pressure, tension and discipline are taken out of your life.

It contains a misleading impression, not a lie. It was being economical with the truth.

It contains a misleading impression, not a lie. It was being economical with the truth.

Fear is that little darkroom where negatives are developed.

Fear is that little darkroom where negatives are developed.

A problem clearly stated is a problem half solved.

A problem clearly stated is a problem half solved.

People have a natural tendency to flee to the mountains when things get tough.

People have a natural tendency to flee to the mountains when things get tough.