Quotes by James Bryant Conant

Whether a man lives or dies in vain can be measured only by the way he faces his own problems, by the success or failure of the inner conflict within his own soul.
– James Bryant Conant
Behavior which appears superficially correct but is intrinsically corrupt always irritates those who see below the surface.
– James Bryant Conant
Behold the turtle. He makes progress only when he sticks his neck out.
– James Bryant Conant
Each honest calling, each walk of life, has its own elite, its own aristocracy based on excellence of performance.
– James Bryant Conant
Every vital organization owes its birth and life to an exciting and daring idea.
– James Bryant Conant
Some of mankind's most terrible misdeeds have been committed under the spell of certain magic words or phrases.
– James Bryant Conant