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

I quote others only to better express myself.

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

To love truth for truth's sake is the principal part of human perfection in this world, and the seed-plot of all other virtues.

There's a world of difference between truth and facts. Facts can obscure truth.

Truth is a tendency.

A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.

When the choice is to be right or to be kind, always make the choice that brings peace

Those who cry the loudest are not always the ones who are hurt the most.

The pure and simple truth is rarely pure and never simple.

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

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

Anyone who doesn't take truth seriously in small matters cannot be trusted in large ones either.

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

I do not want the peace which passeth understanding, I want the understanding which bringeth peace.

I believe we are here on the planet Earth to live, grow up and do what we can to make this world a better place for all people to enjoy freedom.

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

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.

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

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

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