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

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

Peace at home is peace in the country. Peace in the country is peace in the world.

Adversity is the first path to truth.

The purpose of argument is to change the nature of truth.

It isn't enough to talk about peace; one must believe in it. And it isn't enough to believe in it; one must work at it.

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

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

You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you mad.

Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.

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.

Rather than love, than money, than fame, give me truth.

To be honest, one must be inconsistent.

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

In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.

Peace begins with a smile..

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

The monotony and solitude of a quiet life stimulates the creative mind.

Peace is always beautiful.

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

Do not trust all men, but trust men of worth; the former course is silly, the latter a mark of prudence.