In a dream I walked with God through the deep places of creation; past walls that receded and gates that opened through hall after hall of silence, darkness and refreshment--the dwelling place of souls acquainted with light and warmth--until, around me, was an infinity into which we all flowed together and lived anew, like the rings made by raindrops falling upon wide expanses of calm dark waters.

It is more noble to give yourself completely to one individual than to labor diligently for the salvation of the masses.

If a good person does you wrong, act as though you had not noticed it. They will make note of this and not remain in your debt long.

The Universal Declaration... as a common standard of achievement for all peoples and all nations...it not only crystallizes the political thought of our times on these matters, but it has also influenced the thinking of legislators all over the world.

Life yields only to the conqueror. Never accept what can be gained by giving in. You will be living off stolen goods, and your muscles will atrophy.

The longest journey is the journey inward.

The only kind of dignity which is genuine is that which is not diminished by the indifference of others.