This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple; the philosophy is kindness.

Every child comes with the message that God is not yet discouraged of man.

The one exclusive sign of thorough knowledge is the power of teaching.

I do the very best I know how - the very best I can; and I mean to keep on doing so until the end.

The basic Buddhist stand on the question of equality between the genders is age-old. At the highest tantric levels, at the highest esoteric level, you must respect women: every woman.

I only hope that we don't lose sight of one thing - that it was all started by a mouse.

A jug fills drop by drop.

I am just one human being.

I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts.

Where there is righteousness in the heart, there is beauty in the character. When there is beauty in the character, there is harmony in the home. When there is harmony in the home, there is order in the nation. When there is order in the nation, there is peace in the world.

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.

Only he can take great resolves who has indomitable faith in God and has fear of God.