Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.

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

Everything should be as simple as it is, but not simpler.

The happiness of society is the end of government.

If you have no critics you'll likely have no success.

Tell the truth boldly, whether it hurts or not. Never pander to weakness. If truth is too much for intelligent people and sweeps them away, let them go; the sooner the better.

No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be hidden, or under a bowl. Instead he puts it on its stand, so that those who come in may see the light.

If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.

Establishing lasting peace is the work of education; all politics can do is keep us out of war.

Peace is always beautiful.

It is not truth that matters, but victory

Adversity is the first path to truth.

The victor will never be asked if he told the truth.

Never apologise for showing feeling. When you do so, you apologise for the truth.

The truth may be out there, but the lies are inside your head.

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

Truth suffers from too much analysis.

Only enemies speak the truth; friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty.

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

If we cannot end now our differences, at least we can help make the world safe for diversity.

It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.