"In a government whose distinguishing characteristic should be a diffusion and equalization of its benefits and burdens the advantage of individuals will be augmented at the expense of the community at large"

"Life is life - whether in a cat, or dog or man. There is no difference there between a cat or a man. The idea of difference is a human conception for man's own advantage"

"A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm"

"To separate children from others of similar age and qualifications solely because of their race generates a feeling of inferiority as to their status in the community that may affect their hearts and minds in a way unlikely ever to be undone"

"The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them"

"Creating the kind of connections between people that lead to collective civic action, political expression, community dialogue, shared cultural experiences"

"Count no day lost in which you waited your turn, took only your share and sought advantage over no one"

"No, I don't belong to a retirement community"

"Every disadvantage has its advantage"

"Nothing gives one person so much advantage over another as to remain always cool and unruffled under all circumstances"

"One advantage of talking to yourself is that you know at least somebody's listening"