Peace is not something you wish for; it is something you make, something you are, something you do, and something you give away.

The practice of forgiveness is our most important contribution to the healing of the world.

It is not worthy of a speaker of truth to curse people.

Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding.

Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.

Comfort is no test of truth. Truth is often far from being comfortable.

Peace at home is peace in the country. Peace in the country is peace in the world.

Anything worth doing is worth doing slowly.

Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.

Facts do not cease to exist because they are ignored.

Anyone who doesn't take truth seriously in small matters cannot be trusted in large ones either.

The victor will never be asked if he told the truth.

The truth is not for all men but only for those who seek it.

I do not want the peace which passeth understanding, I want the understanding which bringeth peace.

Truth is ever to be found in the simplicity, and not in the multiplicity and confusion of things.

The purpose of argument is to change the nature of truth.

Art is the lie that enables us to realize the truth.

Truth can never be told so as to be understood and not be believed.

I'm for truth, no matter who tells it. I'm for justice, no matter who it is for or against. I'm a human being, first and foremost, and as such I'm for whoever and whatever benefits humanity as a whole.

Everything should be as simple as it is, but not simpler.

It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.