Tell the children the truth.

If you emulate somebody, you may create an identity crisis for yourself.

First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.

It is science alone that can solve the problems of hunger and poverty, of insanitation and illiteracy, of superstition and deadening custom and tradition, of vast resources running to waste, or a rich country inhabited by starving people... Who indeed could afford to ignore science today? At every turn we have to seek its aid... The future belongs to science and those who make friends with science.

The philosophy of the school room in one generation will be the philosophy of government in the next.

Non-violence requires a double faith, faith in God and also faith in man.

Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.

I want you to be concerned about your next door neighbor. Do you know your next door neighbor?

Don’t get carried away by others’ opinions, they may be mischievous or motivated.

So much of literary sci-fi is about creating worlds that are rich and detailed and make sense at a social level. We'll create a world for people and then later present a narrative in the world.

In domestic government, unity and cooperation are essential requisites. 

What we think, we become.