A gift consists not in what is done or given, but in the intention of the giver or doer.

I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality... I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.

Clever tyrants are never punished.

It seems to never occur to fools that merit and good fortune are closely united.

Contradictions do not exist. Whenever you think you are facing a contradiction, check your premises. You will find that one of them is wrong.