Chief among our gains must be reckoned this possibility of choice, the recognition of many possible ways of life, where other civilizations have recognized only one. Where other civilizations give a satisfactory outlet to only one temperamental type, be he mystic or soldier, business man or artist, a civilization in which there are many standards offers a possibility of satisfactory adjustment to individuals of many different temperamental types, of diverse gifts and varying interests.

human beings seem to hold on more tenaciously to a cultural identity that is learned through suffering than to one that has been acquired through pleasure and delight.

The atmosphere is the key symbol of global interdependence.

Everyone needs to have access both to grandparents and grandchildren in order to be a full human being.

Never ever depend on governments or institutions to solve any major problems. All social change comes from the passion of individuals.

An ideal culture is one that makes a place for every human gift

Man's most human characteristic is not his ability to learn, which he shares with many other species, but his ability to teach and store what others have developed and taught him.