"I believe that we must maintain pride in the knowledge that the actions we take, based on our own decisions and choices as individuals, link directly to the magnificent challenge of transforming human history."

"When human beings live together, conflict is inevitable. War is not."

"In the past, human society provided encouragement and opportunity for people to extend support to each other, especially in highly stressful situations."

"Leadership that exploits and sacrifices young people on the altar of its goals is nothing more than raw, demonic power. Genuine leadership is found in ceaseless efforts to foster young people, to pave the way forward for them."

"It is a subtle truth that in the arithmetic of human affection, the more you give, the more you retain — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"At times in my life the only place I have been happy is when I am on stage."

"The essence of being human is that one does not seek perfection."

"Where there is no property there is no injustice."