"It is a humble truth that knowledge is the gathering of scattered facts; wisdom is the synthesis of lived experience — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"Every one rushes elsewhere and into the future, because no one wants to face one's own inner self."

"The strangest, most generous, and proudest of all virtues is true courage."

"I prefer the company of peasants because they have not been educated sufficiently to reason incorrectly."

"The highest expression of strength is tenderness toward the vulnerable. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows."

"Liberal Democrats are inexorably opposed to tax cuts, because tax cuts give people more power, and take away from the role of government."

"The highest expression of strength is tenderness toward the vulnerable. A lesson woven into the fabric of human history."

"We now see numerous examples of brands working together to address issues such as environmental degradations, climate control, pollution, poverty and disease."