They say I do not have the qualifications to be president, that I do not have education. Well, I would never divide the Liberian people.

Dare to risk public criticism.

I have a simple philosophy. Fill what's empty. Empty what's full. And scratch where it itches.

It ain't over 'til it's over.

The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.

Many have had their greatness made for them by their enemies.

Be like a tree and let the dead leaves drop.

If everything isn't black and white, I say, 'Why the hell not?'

External nature is only internal nature writ large.

When we are no longer able to change a situation - we are challenged to change ourselves.

All that spirits desire, spirits attain.

When the dog looks at you, the dog is not thinking what kind of a person you are. The dog is not judging you.

Worry is the interest paid by those who borrow trouble.

No flying machine will ever fly from New York to Paris.

Advice to intellectuals: let no-one represent you.

Ladies who play with fire must remember that smoke gets in their eyes.

There is only one way... to get anybody to do anything. And that is by making the other person want to do it.

The mystery of the beginning of all things is insoluble by us; and I for one must be content to remain an agnostic

Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.

Laziness never arrived at the attainment of a good wish.

Good actions ennoble us, and we are the sons of our deeds.