Nationalism is an infantile disease. It is the measles of mankind.

Nay, do not pinni, tho' life be dark with trouble.

I believe in equality for everyone, except reporters and photographers.

Those who seek realities in this world of illusions are likely to be disappointed at times.

I realized quickly what Mandela and Tambo meant to ordinary Africans. It was a place where they could come and find a sympathetic ear and a competent ally, a place where they would not be either turned away or cheated, a place where they might actually feel proud to be represented by men of their own skin color.

I think the self-burning itself on practice of non-violence. These people, you see, they easily use bomb explosive, more casualty people. But they didn't do that. Only sacrifice their own life. So this also is part of practice of non-violence.

One needs a Seer’s Vision and an angel’s voice to be of any avail. I do not know of any Indian man or woman today who has those gifts in their most complete measure.

Each one of them is Jesus in disguise.

Being humble could be dangerous. Humility may be mistaken for submission.

Maturity is often more absurd than youth and very frequently is most unjust to youth.

There are many people in South Africa who are rich and who can share those riches with those not so fortunate who have not been able to conquer poverty.

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.