When the present is full of gloom, the past becomes haven of refuge that provides relief and inspiration.

A language is something infinitely greater than grammar and philology. It is the poetic testament of the genius of a race and a culture, and the living embodiment of the thoughts and fancies that have moulded them

The boundaries of democracy have to be widened so as to include economic equality also. This is the great revolution through which we are all passing.

Its [Communism's] unfortunate association with violence encourages a certain evil tendency in human beings.

Citizenship consists in the service of the country.

Loyal and efficient work in a great cause, even though it may not be immediately recognized, ultimately bears fruit.

Action to be effective must be directed to clearly conceived ends.