The analogy I like is this imagine being able to see the world but you are deaf, and then suddenly someone gives you the ability to hear things as well - you get an extra dimension of perception.

Most people say that it is the intellect which makes a great scientist. They are wrong: it is character.

Numerous are the academic professors, but rare are wise and noble teachers.

I have to apologize to you that I am still among the living. There will be a remedy for this, however.

Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature and its beauty.

Feeling and longing are the motive forces behind all human endeavor and human creations.

While I am a convinced pacifist there are circumstances in which I believe the use of force is appropriate - namely, in the face of an enemy unconditionally bent on destroying me and my people.