Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth.
Peace begins with a smile..
Everything should be as simple as it is, but not simpler.
It is the nature of truth in general, as of some ores in particular, to be richest when most superficial.
Sometimes the truth hurts. And sometimes it feels real good.
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.
The practice of forgiveness is our most important contribution to the healing of the world.
There's a world of difference between truth and facts. Facts can obscure truth.
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 monotony and solitude of a quiet life stimulates the creative mind.
I AM IGNORANT of absolute truth. But I am humble before my ignorance and therein lies my honor and my reward.
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.
Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.
If you're not ready to die for it, take the word 'freedom' out of your vocabulary.
Adversity is the first path to truth.
In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.
The purpose of argument is to change the nature of truth.
Only enemies speak the truth; friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty.
A truth that's told with bad intent beats all the lies you can invent.
If everyone demanded peace instead of another television set, then there'd be peace.
Do not be afraid to take a chance on peace, to teach peace, to live peace...Peace will be the last word of history.