The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated. |
Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever. |
An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind. |
Heroes are made in the hour of defeat. Success is, therefore, well described as a series of glorious defeats. |
I am prepared to die, but there is no cause for which I am prepared to kill. |
Victory attained by violence is tantamount to a defeat, for it is momentary. |
It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. |
Persistent questioning and healthy inquisitiveness are the first requisite for acquiring learning of any kind. |
One needs to be slow to form convictions, but once formed they must be defended against the heaviest odds. |
We may have our private opinions, but why should they be a bar to the meeting of hearts? |