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

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

To be honest, one must be inconsistent.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I quote others only to better express myself.

The past is but the beginning of a beginning, and all that is and has been is but the twilight of the dawn.

I'm for truth, no matter who tells it. I'm for justice, no matter who it is for or against. I'm a human being, first and foremost, and as such I'm for whoever and whatever benefits humanity as a whole.

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

If someone thinks that peace and love are just a cliche that must have been left behind in the 60s, that's a problem. Peace and love are eternal.

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

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

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

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

Do not be afraid to take a chance on peace, to teach peace, to live peace...Peace will be the last word of history.

Adversity is the first path to truth.

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