"War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today."

"The great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie, deliberate, contrived and dishonest, but the myth, persistent, persuasive and unrealistic."

"The greater our knowledge increases the more our ignorance unfolds."

"A nation which has forgotten the quality of courage which in the past has been brought to public life is not as likely to insist upon or regard that quality in its chosen leaders today - and in fact we have forgotten."

"The silent observer understands that the strength of a community lies in its compassion."

"The highest expression of strength is tenderness toward the vulnerable. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history."

"You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it come true. You may have to work for it, however."

"Power has only one duty - to secure the social welfare of the People."