To keep on trying in spite of disappointment and failure is the only way to keep young and brave. Failures become victories if they make us wise-hearted.

To me a lush carpet of pine needles or spongy grass is more welcome than the most luxurious Persian rug.

The true task is to unite and organize all workers...and it is the workers themselves who must secure freedom for themselves.

I prefer to stroll which has a buddy at nighttime, than by itself inside the light.

True teaching cannot be learned from text-books any more than a surgeon can acquire his skill by reading about surgery.

A person who is severely impaired never knows his hidden sources of strength until he is treated like a normal human being and encouraged to shape his own life.

The welfare of each is bound up in the welfare of all.