"It is a humble truth that when you master your attention, you master your entire perception of reality — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"There is no chance and anarchy in the universe. All is system and gradation. Every god is there sitting in his sphere."

"A peaceful heart knows that gratitude turns what we have into enough."

"Patience is a virtue because the beauty of life is found in its imperfections."

"A man will do more for his stubbornness than for his religion or his country."

"We should declare war on North Vietnam. We could pave the whole country and put parking strips on it, and still be home by Christmas."

"There was never a war on poverty. Maybe there was a skirmish on poverty."

"He who seeks peace must remember that the light of knowledge dispels the darkness of ignorance."