We are not determined by our experiences, but are self-determined by the meaning we give to them; and when we take particular experiences as the basis for our future life, we are almost certain to be misguided to some degree. Meanings are not determined by situations. We determine ourselves by the meanings we ascribe to situations.

War is organized murder and torture against our brothers.

War is not the continuation of politics with different means, it is the greatest mass-crime perpetrated on the community of man.

I am grateful for the idea that has used me.

A lie would have no sense unless the truth were felt as dangerous.

Exaggerated sensitiveness is an expression of the feeling of inferiority.

What is courage? Courage is the willingness to risk failure...There is only one danger I find in life, and that, indeed, is a real one. You may take too many precautions.