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

Soldiers' graves are the greatest preachers of peace.

Very little of the great cruelty shown by men can really be attributed to cruel instinct. Most of it comes from thoughtlessness or inherited habit. Extract from 'Memories of childhood and youth.'

Good is that which promotes life, evil is that which destroys life

Constant kindness can accomplish much. As the sun makes ice melt, kindness causes misunderstanding, mistrust, and hostility to evaporate.

Only those who respect the personality of others can be of real use to them.

The African is my brother but he is my younger brother by several centuries.