The United States has made serious mistakes in the conduct of its foreign affairs, which have had unfortunate repercussions long after the decisions were taken.

Politics is for the present, but an equation is for eternity. 

I dream of an Africa which is in peace with itself.

Beware of rumours. They are more viral than anything that the internet is capable of spreading in this world.

With the fearful strain that is on me night and day, if I did not laugh I should die.

I did once seriously think of embracing the Christian faith. The gentle figure of Christ, so full of forgiveness that he taught his followers not to retaliate when abused or struck, but to turn the other cheek - I thought it was a beautiful example of the perfect man.

Religion and slavery are incompatible.

Love is not a mere impulse, it must contain truth, which is law.

In matters of truth and justice, there is no difference between large and small problems, for issues concerning the treatment of people are all the same.

In Art, man reveals himself and not his objects.

Some men say that they should be satisfied with the abolition of untouchability only, leaving the caste system alone. The aim of abolition of untouchability alone without trying to abolish the inequalities inherent in the caste system is a rather low aim.

Isn't it strange that I who have written only unpopular books should be such a popular fellow?