It is by no means an irrational fancy that, in a future existence, we shall look upon what we think our present existence, as a dream.

After all, science is essentially international, and it is only through lack of the historical sense that national qualities have been attributed to it.

Science is not only compatible with spirituality; it is a profound source of spirituality.

Don't send me flowers when I'm dead. If you like me, send them while I'm alive.

To the young people I say, you are a gift to your communities and indeed the world. You are our hope and our future.

All tyranny needs to gain a foothold is for people of good conscience to remain silent.

Don't tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.

At the bottom of enmity between strangers lies indifference.

The cloud is free only to go with the wind. The rain is free only in falling.

You will always be fond of me. I represent to you all the sins you never had the courage to commit.

The poor are prevented from thinking by the discipline of others, the rich by their own.

If the only prayer you said was thank you, that would be enough.

I sound my barbaric yawp over the rooftops of the world.

You always admire what you really don't understand.

The joke of our time is the suicide of intention.

A good goal is like a strenuous exercise - it makes you stretch.

True valor lies between cowardice and rashness.

My government will be open. Anyone found guilty of corruption will be dealt with in accordance with the law. If you are corrupt you will have to hang your boots.

When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.

What is to give light must endure burning.

All honor's wounds are self-inflicted.