I have been influenced in my thinking by both west and east.

In war as in life, it is often necessary when some cherished scheme has failed, to take up the best alternative open, and if so, it is folly not to work for it with all your might. 

You will never do anything in this world without courage. It is the greatest quality of the mind next to honor.

You must be the change you wish to see in the world.

When the water starts boiling it is foolish to turn off the heat.

The pursuit of truth and beauty is a sphere of activity in which we are permitted to remain children all our lives.

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

Love does not claim possession, but gives freedom.

God may be subtle, but he isn't plain mean.

Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.

Courage is a mean with regard to fear and confidence.

The law is reason, free from passion.