Ultimately, the only way to make good friends is to become a good friend yourself. Good people gather around other good people.

Victory lies in not getting defeated.

Anyone who has ever made a resolution discovers that the strength of their determination fades with time. The important thing is not that your resolve never wavers, but that you don't get down on yourself when it does and throw in the towel.

Men and women who know the brutal reality of war, who know that war strips people of their very humanity, must unite in a new global partnership for peace.

I firmly believe that the mission of religion in the 21st century must be to contribute concretely to the peaceful coexistence of humankind.

The place where you are now is vital. The path toward victory opens from where you stand.

There is no one as strong as a person whose heart is always filled with gratitude.