We must not see any person as an abstraction. Instead, we must see in every person a universe with its own secrets, with its own treasures, with its own sources of anguish, and with some measure of triumph.

Except if it has some historical meaning for them to have Tibet under their control. I don't understand why [ Chinese] want it so much.

It's easier to be conformist naturally; it's easier except for those who don't like conformism.

A voice behind me asked, "Where is God? Where is He? Where can He be now?" and a voice within me answered: "Where? Here He is - He has been hanged here, on these gallows."

For the good of all, I say: Be careful, the brutality of the world must not be more powerful or attractive than love and friendship.

I believe in God--in spite of God! I believe in Mankind--in spite of Mankind! I believe in the Future--in spite of the Past!

I will say, with memoir, you must be honest. You must be truthful.