True philosophy must start from the most immediate and comprehensive fact of consciousness: "I am life that wants to live, in the midst of life that wants to live."

The thinking man must oppose all cruelties no matter how deeply rooted in tradition or surrounded by a halo.

We ought all to make an effort to act on our first thoughts and let our unspoken gratitude find expression. Then there will be more sunshine in the world, and more power to work for what is good.

Does my behavior in respect of love affect nothing? That is because there is not enough love in me.

Even if it is a little thing, do something for those who have need of help.

The time will come when public opinion will no longer tolerate amusements based on the mistreatment and killing of animals. The time will come, but when? When will we reach the point that hunting, the pleasure in killing animals for sport, will be regarded as a mental aberration?

The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others.