What do we teach our children? . . . We should say to each of them: Do you know what you are? You are a marvel. You are unique . . . You may become a Shakespeare, a Michelangelo, a Beethoven. You have the capacity for anything.

Each second we live is a new and unique moment of the universe; a moment that never was before and never will be again.

To live is not enough; we must take part.

You must work, we must all work, to make the world worthy of its children.

The love of one's country is a splendid thing. But why should love stop at the border?

The situation is hopeless, we must take the next step.

Thank God, I'll never have to play the cello again.