Each one prays to God according to his own light.

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.

The pursuit of truth does not permit violence on one's opponent.

Let us all be brave enough to die the death of a martyr, but let no one lust for martyrdom.

America isn't Congress. America isn't Washington. America is the striving immigrant who starts a business, or the mom who works two low-wage jobs to give her kid a better life. America is the union leader and the CEO who put aside their differences to make the economy stronger.

Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.

I have friends in overalls whose friendship I would not sleep for the favor of the kings of the world.

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

There is no passion to be found playing small - in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.

Personally I'm always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught. 

The body is a community made up of its innumerable cells or inhabitants.

Those who seek realities in this world of illusions are likely to be disappointed at times.