The great secret of success is to go through life as a person who never gets used up. That is possible for those who never argue and strive with people and facts, but in all experience retires upon themselves, and look for the ultimate cause of things in themselves.

Any religion or philosophy which is not based on a respect for life is not a true religion or philosophy.

When we observe contemporary society one thing strikes us. We debate but make no progress. Why? Because as peoples we do not yet trust each other.

Ethical existence [is] the highest manifestation of spirituality.

To the truly ethical man, all of life is sacred, including forms of life that from the human point of view may seem lower than ours.

We are all so much together, but we are all dying of loneliness.

My life is full of meaning to me. The life around me must be full of significance to itself. If I am to expect others to respect my life, then I must respect the other life I see.