By respect for life we become religious in a way that is elementary, profound and alive.

A man who possesses a veneration of life will not simply say his prayers. He will throw himself into the battle to preserve life, if for no other reason than that he himself is an extension of life around him.

One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.

Happiness is nothing more than good health and a bad memory.

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.

I look back upon my youth and realize how so many people gave me help, understanding, courage - very important things to me - and they never knew it. They entered into my life and became powers within me.

Pain is a more terrible lord of mankind than even death itself.