“Truth is a tyrant-the only tyrant to whom we can give our allegiance. The service of truth is a matter of heroism.”

The greater our knowledge increases the more our ignorance unfolds.

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.

To those whom much is given, much is expected.

There can be no progress if people have no faith in tomorrow.

Hold fast to the best of the past and move fast to the best of the future.

We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.

We are not here to curse the darkness, but to light the candle that can guide us through that darkness to a safe and sane future.

Anyone who can solve the problems of water will be worthy of two Nobel prizes – one for peace and one for science.

If not us, who? If not now, when?

We must use time as a tool, not as a couch.

Sometimes party loyalty asks too much.

The rising tide lifts all the boats.

The world is very different now. For man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty, and all forms of human life.

So long as freedom from hunger is only half achieved, so long as two thirds of the nations have food deficits, no citizen, no nation can afford to be satisfied.

The goal of education is the advancement of knowledge and the dissemination of truth.

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

Until we can receive with an open heart, we are never really giving with an open heart.

It is when we ask for love less and begin giving it more that the basis of human love is revealed to us.

I see no good reasons why the views given in this volume should shock the religious views of anyone.

Life is like a confused teacher. First she gives the test and then teaches the lesson.

You have to take power. No one gives it.

I’ll always be grateful to the land and to nature for all its given us!

When your intelligence don’t tell you something ain’t right, your conscience gives you a tap you on the shoulder and says ‘Hold on’. If it don’t, you’re a snake.

Be a lover. Give love. Choose love. Love everyone, always.