Prayer is not an old woman's idle amusement. Properly understood and applied, it is the most potent instrument of action.

I took the vow of celibacy in 1906. I had not shared my thoughts with my wife until then, but only consulted her at the time of making the vow. She had no objection. 

Any man or institution that tries to rob me of my dignity will lose.

Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything - all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure - these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important.

A day wasted on others is not wasted on one's self.

The policy of being too cautious is the greatest risk of all.

There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate's loot on Treasure Island.

It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.

The greatest virtues are those which are most useful to other persons.

It's not a faith in technology. Its faith in people.

Innovation is futuristic. Those who do not innovate are bound to stagnate.

Justice that love gives is a surrender, justice that law gives is a punishment.