We notice that the mind is a restless bird; the more it gets the more it wants, and still remains unsatisfied. The more we indulge our passions the more unbridled they become. Our ancestors, therefore, set a limit to our indulgences. They saw that happiness was largely a mental condition. A man is not necessarily happy because he is rich, or unhappy because he is poor.... Millions will always remain poor.

I must refuse to believe that the Germans contemplate with equanimity the evacuation of cities like London for fear of destruction to be wrought by man's inhuman ingenuity.

I worship God as Truth only. I have not yet found Him, but I am seeking after Him.

Power is of two kinds: one is obtained by the fear of punishment and the other by acts of love.

No government on earth can make men, who have realized freedom in their hearts, salute against their will.

My attempt and prayer are and will be for an honorable peace between belligerent nations in the least possible time.

World has things which full fill man needs, but not greeds.