I have a great objection to seeing anyone, particularly anyone whom I care about, lose his self-control.

Our obligation to the world is, primarily, our obligation to our own future. Obviously, we cannot develop beyond a certain point unless other nations develop, too.

Do the things that interest you and do them with all your heart. Don't be concerned about whether people are watching you or criticizing you. The chances are that they aren't paying any attention to you. It's your attention to yourself that is so stultifying. But you have to disregard yourself as completely as possible. If you fail the first time then you'll just have to try harder the second time. After all, there's no real reason why you should fail. Just stop thinking about yourself.

Today is the oldest you've ever been, and the youngest you'll ever be again.

We must want for others, not ourselves alone.

Somehow we must be able to show people that democracy is not about words, but action.

It takes as much energy to wish as it does to plan.