“In a country where everyone is trying to be noticed, it is better to be bankrupt than to be nothing.”

“If everyone saw himself as a citizen of the world rather than of his town, city or country, the world would be a more peaceful, better place where success in all forms is abundant and available to all.”

“Is better die trying than living without doing nothing”

“It’s better to look at the sky than live there. Such an empty place; so vague. Just a country where the thunder goes.”

“I try to be modest at all times, and that's what makes me better than everyone else.”

“There are still many souls to be won for Christ,” she answered with quiet dignity, eyes downcast—but not, he figured, in humility. “Even here. Perhaps, especially here. Where better to spread his love, than a country just recently ravaged by war?” “Where better to be kidnapped and sold into slavery, than a country just recently ravaged by war?” with a discernible sneer.”