profane, not the shrine I have raised in the cleft of my heart.

 सच्‍चा धर्म वही है जो स्‍वतंत्रता को परम मूल्‍य की तरह स्‍थापित करे।

We welcome the scrutiny of the world - because what you see in America is a country that has steadily worked to address our problems and make our union more perfect.

When there is oppression, the only self-respecting thing is to rise and say this shall cease today, because my right is justice. If you are stronger, you have to help the weaker boy or girl both in play and in the work.

I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe.

Better than worshiping gods is obedience to the laws of righteousness.

In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.

Education is an ornament in prosperity and a refuge in adversity.

Fan the smoking flame of hilarity with the wings of friendship; and pass the rose wine.

It is no use saying, 'We are doing our best.' You have got to succeed in doing what is necessary. 

The devil has put a penalty on all things we enjoy in life. Either we suffer in health or we suffer in soul or we get fat.

Persuasion is achieved by the speaker's personal character when the speech is so spoken as to make us think him credible. We believe good men more fully and more readily than others: this is true generally whatever the question is, and absolutely true where exact certainty is impossible and opinions are divided.