I am aware that one should always make room for renewal in politics. A democracy is the healthier for the turnover of the depth of talent there is in its community.

I've always thought, and it gets tested at times, that I have a great faith in the fundamental goodness of human beings.

The pursuit of eternity is no longer the prerogative of the gods - it is the business of us all, here and now.

For comprehensive Earth action, an all-of-the-Earth representative democracy is required. That is, a global parliament.

Behind every successful man there's a lot of unsuccessful years.

I'm a very great non-violent character. I would never resort to violence to change anything.

We must have an expansionary vision, one that captures the imagination and diversity of the whole community, one which benefits a nation which has moved beyond the basics of literacy and numeracy and which wants to develop a learning culture.