Truth stands, even if there be no public support. It is self-sustained.

As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world - that is the myth of the atomic age - as in being able to remove ourselves.

Nearly everything you do is of no importance, but it is important that you do it.

Truth is by nature self-evident. As soon as you remove the cobwebs of ignorance that surround it, it shines clear.

Anger is the enemy of non-violence and pride is a monster that swallows it up.

The human voice can never reach the distance that is covered by the still small voice of conscience. 

It has always been a mystery to me how men can feel themselves honoured by the humiliation of their fellow beings.

We may stumble and fall but shall rise again; it should be enough if we did not run away from the battle.

To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

Compromise is the easy option adopted by the inhabitants of the comfort zone.

Anchor keeps the ship in one place. But that is not what ships are made for!

Innovation is futuristic. Those who do not innovate are bound to stagnate.

Those who oppose change are addicted to the luxury of their comfort zone.

Gullibility creates trust in things that are not worthy of trust.

The sky, horizon, rainbow, and mirage are all illusions. The universe is full of illusions.

Zebra crossings offer safe passage to pedestrians in cities but there is no such thing for zebras in the African jungles!

If you are a late riser, you may miss out on a lot of things in life.

It is only in the human race that females beautify themselves to attract males. Among all the other living beings, it is the other way around.

You must consider yourself extremely fortunate if you don’t have major health or legal issues in your life.

If you are overconfident, you may learn things the hard way.

Man becomes great exactly in the degree in which he works for the welfare of his fellow-men.

Whatever you do may seem insignificant to you, but it is most important that you do it.

We may stumble and fall but shall rise again; it should be enough if we did not run away from the battle.

It has always been a mystery to me how men can feel themselves honoured by the humiliation of their fellow beings.

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

A man who was completely innocent, offered himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, including his enemies, and become the ransom of the world. It was a perfect act.

I suppose leadership at one time meant muscles; but today it means getting along with people.

The real ornament of woman is her character, her purity.

Those who say religion has nothing to do with politics do not know what religion is.

Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding.