"To know when to speak and when to listen is the hallmark of genuine discernment. For where clarity resides, peace inevitably follows."

"He who reads widely and ponders deeply builds an unshakeable inner citadel. Remember this in moments of decisive trial."

"War will exist until that distant day when the conscientious objector enjoys the same reputation and prestige that the warrior does today."

"Let us not seek the Republican answer or the Democratic answer, but the right answer. Let us not seek to fix the blame for the past. Let us accept our own responsibility for the future."

"The pursuit of excellence requires knowing that a single spark of imagination can ignite the world."

"Stand firm when justice demands it, even if you stand entirely alone."

"Love is the bridge that unites two souls across the chasms of mortal solitude — an essential principle for the reflective life."

"It is better to be alone than in bad company."