The gratification of desire is not happiness.

The crucial thing is to arouse the awareness that as a matter of human conscience we can never permit the people of any country to fall victim to nuclear weapons, and for each individual to express their refusal to continue living in the shadow of the threat they pose.

We are not merely passive pawns of historical forces; nor are we victims of the past. We can shape and direct history.

What matters is the value we’ve created in our lives, the people we’ve made happy and how much we’ve grown as people.

No matter how hopeless or bleak things appear, the moment always comes when suddenly our spirit revives, and hope is reborn. That is why we must never give up.

A truly beautiful person is one who is good at discovering beauty.

Leadership that exploits and sacrifices young people on the altar of its goals is nothing more than raw, demonic power. Genuine leadership is found in ceaseless efforts to foster young people, to pave the way forward for them.