There will one day spring from the brain of science a machine or force so fearful in its potentialities, so absolutely terrifying, that even man, the fighter, who will dare torture and death in order to inflict torture and death, will be appalled, and so abandon war forever.

The virtues, like the Muses, are always seen in groups. A good principle was never found solitary in any breast.

Every time you give, you hope you'll see something new - some new species. Sometimes the ocean gives you a gift, sometimes it doesn't.

Today we must remove distinction of high and low, rich and poor, caste and creed.

Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.

I am not the first Buddha who came upon Earth, nor shall I be the last. In due time, another Buddha will arise in the world - a Holy One, a supremely enlightened One, endowed with wisdom in conduct, auspicious, knowing the universe, an incomparable leader of men, a master of angels and mortals.

Restlessness is discontent and discontent is the first necessity of progress. Show me a thoroughly satisfied man and I will show you a failure.

All religions try to benefit people, with the same basic message of the need for love and compassion, for justice and honesty, for contentment.

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

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

Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.

In India we only read about death, sickness, terrorism, crime.