Leland Stanford

"The educated mind is the free mind."

"History teaches us that progress demands sacrifice from those who lead."

"A university should be a place where truth is pursued without fear or favor."

"The entrepreneur who thinks only of profit has already lost his way."

"Nature teaches us lessons about persistence that no book can convey."

"The greatest gift a parent can give a child is access to education."

"Peace comes not from weakness, but from the strength to choose harmony."

"Art elevates the soul and reminds us of our common humanity."

"Science is the pathway to understanding the divine order of creation."

"A just society ensures that opportunity is not determined by birth."

"Hope is the fuel that drives all human achievement."

"The mind that ceases to grow has begun to die."

"True friendship is based upon mutual respect and shared values."

"The worker deserves not just a wage, but dignity and respect."

"Beauty in design reflects beauty in purpose."

"A man's legacy is measured not by what he accumulated, but by what he created."

"The cultivation of virtue is more important than the accumulation of wealth."

"Transportation revolutionizes society by connecting people across vast distances."

"Failure is not an endpoint, but a lesson on the path to success."

"The state should invest in its youth through education and opportunity."

"Gratitude for our blessings inspires us to serve others."

"A leader is measured by his ability to lift others as he rises."

"In solitude, we find the clarity to pursue our deepest purposes."

"The creative mind sees possibilities where others see limitations."

"Health is the foundation upon which all other success is built."

"Adventure and exploration expand both the mind and the spirit."

"The love of learning is the most noble of all pursuits."

"Power without principle is tyranny; principle without power is impotence."

"The future belongs to those who prepare for it today."

"Happiness derives from meaningful work and service to others."