The purpose of education is to make good human beings with skill and expertise... Enlightened human beings can be created by teachers.

Goons thrive on the silence of the masses.

An economically peaceful and prosperous Sri Lanka is the dream of youth of the nation. My message for the youth is to collectively work for an inclusive developed Sri Lanka.

An idealist is a person who helps other people to be prosperous. 

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?

Most people would rather give than get affection.

The future rewards those who press on. I don't have time to feel sorry for myself. I don't have time to complain. I'm going to press on.

The whole secret of existence is to have no fear. Never fear what will become of you, depend on no one. Only the moment you reject all help are you freed.

Experts often possess more data than judgment.

Being the richest man in the cemetery doesn't matter to me. Going to bed at night saying we've done something wonderful, that's what matters to me.

I have just got a new theory of eternity.

Healthy discontent is the prelude to progress.