Ideal love is fostered only between two sincere, mature and independent people. Real love is not two people clinging to each other; it can only be fostered between two strong people secure in their individuality.

Youthfulness is not determined by age. It is determined by one's life force. One who possesses hope is forever young. One who continually advances is forever beautiful.

A genuinely happy person is one who has rendered others happy.

Strength is itself victory.

Dialogue and education for peace can help free our hearts from the impulse toward intolerance and the rejection of others.

Faith is to fear nothing, to stand unswayed, the power to surmount any obstacle.

The problems of aging present an opportunity to rethink our social and personal lives in order to ensure the dignity and welfare of each individual.