Leland Stanford

"A single act of kindness can inspire countless others."

"The mind is capable of far more than we typically demand of it."

"War impoverishes all who engage in it; peace enriches all it touches."

"Technology should be the servant of mankind, not its master."

"The measure of a university is the character of its graduates."

"Faith in human progress is justified by the record of human achievement."

"A nation's wealth is not in its gold, but in the talent of its people."

"The written word preserves and transmits the wisdom of the ages."

"Each generation must renew its commitment to justice and equality."

"The musician understands truths that logic alone cannot express."

"Death reminds us that life is precious and time is limited."

"Imagination is more valuable than knowledge, for it conceives the future."

"The poor man who educates himself will outpace the rich man who does not."

"Courage is the willingness to act despite uncertainty and fear."

"Change is constant; the question is whether we lead it or follow it."

"The philosopher who cannot improve the world is merely a dreamer."

"Humor reflects our ability to see the absurd and retain our humanity."

"The statesman thinks of his nation's future, not his own comfort."

"In the pursuit of truth, we must follow evidence, not prejudice."

"The greatest monuments are not of stone, but of institutions that serve."

"Love of work gives meaning to every waking hour."

"Every person has within them the capacity for greatness."

"The relationship between employer and employee should be based on fairness."

"Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of justice."

"The natural world reveals the infinite complexity of creation."

"An educated populace is the best safeguard of freedom."

"The moment we stop learning is the moment we begin to decline."

"Kindness costs nothing but rewards with everything."

"The burden of leadership is the responsibility to those who follow."

"Time is the most valuable resource; use it to build something lasting."