"The thinking man must oppose all cruel customs, no matter how deeply rooted in tradition and surrounded by a halo. When we have a choice, we must avoid bringing suffering upon other creatures, so far …"

"The greatest revolution of our generation is the discovery that human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives."

"The very first step toward a good life is to get rid of all the bad habits."

"A man is ethical only when life, as such, is sacred to him."

"The greatest tragedy is not death, but life without a purpose."