Man is a mixture of desires that extend beyond his knowledge and often result in action conflicting with rationality.

Is he alone who has courage on his right hand and faith on his left hand?

The improvement of our way of life is more important than the spreading of it. If we make it satisfactory enough, it will spread automatically. If we do not, no strength of arms can permanently oppose it.

I don't believe in taking unnecessary risks, but a life without risk isn't worth living.

Success is not measured by what a man accomplishes, but by the opposition he has encountered and the courage with which he has maintained the struggle against overwhelming odds.

Why should anyone think a white skin superior in evaluating the qualities of human life? I did not really admire a white skin so much myself. Did I not prefer the brown skin that came with exposure to the sun?

We cannot allow the natural passions and prejudices of other peoples to lead our country to destruction.