Poetry is finer and more philosophical than history; for poetry expresses the universal, and history only the particular.

When we look back on all the perils through which we have passed and at the mighty foes that we have laid low and all the dark and deadly designs that we have frustrated, why should we fear for our future? We have come safely through the worst. 

Past, present, and future are momentary in nature!

Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.

Never think there is anything impossible for the soul. It is the greatest heresy to think so. If there is sin, this is the only sin; to say that you are weak, or others are weak.

Medical costs are of concern, both in developing and developed countries.

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

There are only two styles of portrait painting; the serious and the smirk.

What is politics? Political system is equal to development politics plus political politics.

We don't get a chance to do that many things, and every one should be really excellent. Because this is our life. Life is brief, and then you die, you know? So this is what we've chosen to do with our life.

Let everyone try and find that as a result of daily prayer he adds something new to his life, something with which nothing can be compared.