Every art and every inquiry, and similarly every action and choice, is thought to aim at some good; and for this reason the good has rightly been declared to be that at which all things aim.

I am an optimist. It does not seem too much use being anything else. 

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.

The least initial deviation from the truth is multiplied later a thousandfold.

Only free men can negotiate. A prisoner cannot enter into contracts.

In America, there is a failure to appreciate Europe's leading role in the world.

Perfect friendship is the friendship of men who are good, and alike in excellence; for these wish well alike to each other qua good, and they are good in themselves.

A friend to all is a friend to none.

To run away from trouble is a form of cowardice and, while it is true that the suicide braves death, he does it not for some noble object but to escape some ill

None but ourselves can free our minds.

My main concern is meeting with public because my main commitment, main interest is promotion of human values, human affection, compassion and religious harmony.

There is no substitute for merit.