Booth Tarkington

"Imagination is more important than knowledge."

"The road to persistence lies through failure."

"Time is a river of events, and as soon as a thing has been seen it is carried away."

"The great secret of being a good conversationalist is to be a good listener."

"We are all creatures of custom and example."

"A man's most potent weapon is patience."

"The history of man is the history of his misunderstandings."

"There is no gravity, only hope."

"Strength does not come from winning; it comes from struggle."

"Fear is the parent of cruelty."

"Power without wisdom is tyranny."

"Money is not evil; the love of money is evil."

"Health is a state of mind as much as a state of body."

"Dreams are the only reality; waking is the dream."

"Gratitude is the most exquisite form of courtesy."

"Creativity flows from a childlike curiosity and wonder."

"Justice delayed is justice denied."

"The gentle answer turns away wrath."

"Music is the universal language of mankind."

"Literature is the most agreeable way of ignoring life."

"Leadership is not about being in charge; it's about serving."

"War proves nothing except that whoever is stronger is stronger."

"Motivation is a fire from within; inspiration comes from without."

"The secret to inspiration is curiosity and observation."

"In family, love is unconditional but respect must be earned."

"Relationships require constant attention and genuine care."

"The examined life is the only life worth living."

"Nature is the greatest teacher if we are humble enough to learn."

"Science is organized knowledge; wisdom is organized virtue."

"Technology amplifies both human virtue and human vice."