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.

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

A first rate soup is better than a second rate painting.

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 meaning of peace is the absence of opposition to socialism.

A truth that's told with bad intent beats all the lies you can invent.

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

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

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

Peace begins with a smile..

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

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.

No matter how big the lie; repeat it often enough and the masses will regard it as the truth.

Truth is on the side of the oppressed.

The truth. It is a beautiful and terrible thing, and must therefore be treated with great caution.

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

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

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

Adversity is the first path to truth.

The truth may be out there, but the lies are inside your head.

The practice of forgiveness is our most important contribution to the healing of the world.