Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.

What do I think of Western civilization? I think it would be a very good idea.

Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth.

If I were a dictator, religion and state would be separate. I swear by my religion. I will die for it. But it is my personal affair. The state has nothing to do with it. The state would look after your secular welfare, health, communications, foreign relations, currency and so on, but not your or my religion. That is everybody's personal concern!

A man who was completely innocent, offered himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, including his enemies, and became the ransom of the world. It was a perfect act.

Purity of personal life is the one indispensable condition for building up a sound education.