True wealth is not measured in money or status or power. It is measured in the legacy we leave behind for those we love and those we inspire.

Non-violence is not inaction. It is not discussion. It is not for the timid or weak... Non-violence is hard work.

A movement with some lasting organization is a lot less dramatic than a movement with a lot of demonstrations and a lot of marching and so forth. The more dramatic organization does catch attention quicker. Over the long haul, however, it's a lot more difficult to keep together because you're not building solid...A lasting organization is one in which people will continue to build, develop and move when you are not there.

Grant me courage to serve others; For in service there is true life.

I became a vegetarian after realizing that animals feel afraid, cold, hungry and unhappy like we do. I feel very deeply about vegetarianism and the animal kingdom. It was my dog Boycott who led me to question the right of humans to eat other sentient beings.

If we are full of hatred, we can't really do our work. Hatred saps all that strength and energy we need to plan.

In this world it is possible to achieve great material wealth, to live an opulent life. But a life built upon those things alone leaves a shallow legacy. In the end, we will be judged by other standards.