Man can no longer live his life for himself alone. We realize that all life is valuable and that we are united to all this life. From this knowledge comes our spiritual relationship to the universe.

The quiet conscience is the invention of the devil. No one of us may permit any preventable pain to be inflicted even though the responsibility for that pain is not ours. No one may shut his eyes and think that the pain which is therefore not visible, is non-existent.

As we acquire knowledge, things do not become more comprehensible, but more mysterious.

I am conscious that meat eatingis not in accordance with the finer feelings,and I abstain from it whenever I can.

Do not lose heart, even if you must wait a bit before finding the right thing. Be prepared for disappointment also, but do not abandon the quest.

It is the fate of every truth to be an object of ridicule when it is first acclaimed.

If the extension of your compassion does not include all living beings, then you will be unable to find peace by yourself.