Some people are going to leave a mark on this world, while others will leave a stain.

It seems to me of great importance to teach children respect for life.

Anyone who has gone through great suffering is bound to have a greater sympathy and understanding of the problems of mankind.

This is a strange, little, complacent country [Switzerland], in many ways a USA in miniature but of course nearer the center of disturbance!

experience should teach us that it is always the unexpected that does occur.

Do not stop thinking of life as an adventure. You have no security unless you can live bravely, excitingly, imaginatively; unless you can choose a challenge instead of competence.

Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.