It is very important to generate a good attitude, a good heart, as much as possible. From this, happiness in both the short term and the long term for both yourself and others will come.

If people are good only because they fear punishment, and hope for reward, then we are a sorry lot indeed.

Hell, there are no rules here - we are trying to accomplish something.

Political tyranny is nothing compared to the social tyranny and a reformer who defined society is a more courageous man than a politician who defies Government.

It is wise to persuade people to do things and make them think it was their own idea.

Most people would rather give than get affection.

'No comment' is a splendid expression. I am using it again and again.

Knowledge of what is does not open the door directly to what should be.

Intelligence is the application of knowledge.

True religion is real living; living with all one's soul, with all one's goodness and righteousness.

Cows are my passion. What I have ever sighed for has been to retreat to a Swiss farm, and live entirely surrounded by cows - and china.

We should meet abuse by forbearance. Human nature is so constituted that if we take absolutely no notice of anger or abuse, the person indulging in it will soon weary of it and stop.