The problem to be faced is: how to combine loyalty to one's own tradition with reverence for different traditions.

Self-respect is the fruit of discipline; the sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself.

The true meaning of existence is disclosed in moments of living in the presence of God

In a controversy, the instant we feel anger, we have already ceased striving for truth and have begun striving for ourselves.

In the darkest night to be certain of the dawn...to go through Hell and to continue to trust in the goodness of God-this is the challenge and the way.

The higher goal of spiritual living is not to amass a wealth of information, but to face sacred moments.

Prayer cannot bring water to parched fields, or mend a broken bridge, or rebuild a ruined city; but prayer can water an arid soul, mend a broken heart, and rebuild a weakened will.