I AM IGNORANT of absolute truth. But I am humble before my ignorance and therein lies my honor and my reward.

Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn't.

The truth is not for all men but only for those who seek it.

Love truth, but pardon error.

Peace is not something you wish for; it is something you make, something you are, something you do, and something you give away.

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.

But the attitude of faith is to let go, and become open to truth, whatever it might turn out to be.

The truth is more important than the facts.

A faith that cannot survive collision with the truth is not worth many regrets.

Truth, like light blind. Falsehood, on the contrary, is a beautiful twilight that enhances every object.

Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.

Comfort is no test of truth. Truth is often far from being comfortable.

Man is always prey to his truths. Once he has admitted them, he cannot free himself from them.

The essence of being human is that one does not seek perfection.

Rats and roaches live by competition under the laws of supply and demand; it is the privilege of human beings to live under the laws of justice and mercy.

One can not reflect in streaming water. Only those who know internal peace can give it to others.

The practice of forgiveness is our most important contribution to the healing of the world.

Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.

There is no 'way to peace,' there is only 'peace.

A conscience without God is like a court without a judge.

The truth is found when men are free to pursue it.