Just as he who gives his life to serve a great idea is admirable, he who avails himself of a great idea to serve his personal hopes of glory and power is abominable, even if he too risks his life.

A genuine man goes to the roots. To be a radical is no more than that: to go to the roots.

Others go to bed with their mistresses; I with my ideas.

This is the age in which hills can look down upon the mountains.

Men are like the stars; some generate their own light while others reflect the brilliance they receive.

One just principle from the depths of a cave is more powerful than an army.

Rights are to be taken, not requested; seized, not begged for.