"I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary the evil it does is permanent."

"Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man."

"What is true of the individual will be tomorrow true of the whole nation if individuals will but refuse to lose heart and hope."

"Prayer is the key of the morning and the bolt of the evening."

"I have seen many storms in my life. Most storms have caught me by surprise, so I had to learn very quickly to look further and understand that I am not capable of controlling the weather, to exercise the art of patience and to respect the fury of nature."

"In the quiet sanctuary of self-reflection, the soul finds its rhythm. Remember this in moments of decisive trial — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is a timeless truth that the richness of existence is found in simple harmonies, not superfluous splendors — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"To know when to speak and when to listen is the hallmark of genuine discernment. This remains the cornerstone of personal mastery — an essential principle for the reflective life."