“Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one’s own beliefs. Rather it condemns the oppression or persecution of others.”

The state is the servant of the citizen, and not his master.

Ask not that the journey be easy; ask instead that it be worth it.

Economic growth without social progress lets the great majority of the people remain in poverty, while a privileged few reap the benefits of rising abundance.

Communism has never come to power in a country that was not disrupted by war or corruption, or both.

A child miseducated is a child lost.

The only valid test of leadership is the ability to lead, and lead vigorously.

Sincerity is always subject to proof.

Persons are judged to be great because of the positive qualities they possess, not because of the absence of faults.

Here on earth, God’s work must surely be our own.

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.