Of life's two chief prizes, beauty and truth, I found the first in a loving heart and the second in a laborer's hand.

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

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

Truth is a tendency.

It is the nature of truth in general, as of some ores in particular, to be richest when most superficial.

I AM IGNORANT of absolute truth. But I am humble before my ignorance and therein lies my honor and my reward.

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

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.

I quote others only to better express myself.

If you're not ready to die for it, take the word 'freedom' out of your vocabulary.

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

The happiness of society is the end of government.

Strive always to excel in virtue and truth.

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.

Adversity is the first path to truth.

Peace is always beautiful.

If everyone demanded peace instead of another television set, then there'd be peace.

Truth is on the side of the oppressed.

Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.

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

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.