Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule.

Whenever I hear anyone arguing for slavery, I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally.

God, as Truth, has been for me a treasure beyond price. May He be so to every one of us.

I do not believe in the God of theology who rewards good and punishes evil.

Most people spend more time and energy going around problems than in trying to solve them. 

Mistakes happen unknowingly. But they teach us a whole lot of things.

The ballot is stronger than the bullet.

When we tackle obstacles, we find hidden reserves of courage and resilience we did not know we had. And it is only when we are faced with failure do we realise that these resources were always there within us. We only need to find them and move on with our lives.

What we really are matters more than what other people think of us.

If you are overconfident, you may learn things the hard way.

Some animals are cunning and evil-disposed, as the fox; others, as the dog, are fierce, friendly, and fawning. Some are gentle and easily tamed, as the elephant; some are susceptible of shame, and watchful, as the goose. Some are jealous and fond of ornament, as the peacock.

Satisfaction lies in the effort, not in the attainment, full effort is full victory.