“Most of us seldom take the trouble to think. It is a troublesome and fatiguing process and often leads to uncomfortable conclusions.”

Action itself, so long as I am convinced that it is right action, gives me satisfaction.

Only a prisoner who has been confined for long behind high walk can appreciate the extraordinary psychological value of these outside walks and open views.

Logic and cold reason are poor weapons to fight fear and distrust. Only faith and generosity can overcome them.

Socialism is not only a way of life, but a certain scientific approach to social and economic problems.

The policy of being too cautious is the greatest risk of all.

The light has gone out of our lives.Yet I am wrong, for the light that shone in this country was no ordinary light. and a thousand years later that light will still be seen in this country and the world will see it. For that light represented the living truth.

The basic fact of today is the tremendous pace of change in human life.

Let us be a little humble; let us think that the truth may not perhaps be entirely with us.

Our chief defect is that we are more given to talking about things than to doing them.

Those who are prepared to die for any cause are seldom defeated.

I am the last Englishman to rule in India.

Peace is not a relationship of nations. It is a condition of mind brought about by a serenity of soul. Peace is not merely the absence of war. It is also a state of mind. Lasting peace can come only to peaceful people.

Loyal and efficient work in a great cause, even though it may not be immediately recognized, ultimately bears fruit.

Ignorance is always afraid of change.

Time is not measured by the passing of years but by what one does, what one feels, and what one achieves.

Lasting peace can come only to peaceful people.

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.

Nature is very consonant and conformable with herself.

I have a passion for teaching kids to become readers, to become comfortable with a book, not daunted. Books shouldn’t be daunting, they should be funny, exciting and wonderful; and learning to be a reader gives a terrific advantage.

I would only hire someone to work directly for me if I was willing to work for that person.

There are risks and costs to action. But they are far less than the long range risks of comfortable inaction.

Men and women balance each other out, and we have to get to a point where we are comfortable with appreciating each other.

Sometimes you wanna just be you with someone who knows all your secrets.

I don’t know why I did it, I don’t know why I enjoyed it, and I don’t know why I’ll do it again.