But I think we need to remember that democracy everywhere is by its nature incomplete, a work in progress.

Self-centered anger generates evil, but wrath at social injustice becomes the driving force for reform. Strong language that censures and combats a great evil often awakens adverse reactions from society, but this must not intimidate those who believe they are right. A lion is a lion because he roars.

What our world most requires now is the kind of education that foster love for humankind, that develops character-that provides an intellectual basis for realization of peace and empowers learners to contribute to and improve society.

Prayer is the way to destroy all fear. It is the way to banish sorrow, the way to light a torch of hope. It is the revolution that rewrites the scenario of our destiny.

I believe that a culture of peace must be the essential foundation of our efforts for peace.

To communicate the truths of history is an act of hope for the future.

All people have a natural desire to be needed, to have their importance to others tangibly confirmed.