"The highest wisdom has but one science, the science of the whole, the science of understanding God, the understanding of creation and destiny."

"The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity."

"Seize the moments of happiness, love and be loved! That is the only reality in the world, all else is folly. It is the one thing we are capable of, and the only thing that gives meaning to life."

"I sit on a man's back, choking him and making him carry me, and yet assure myself and others that I am very sorry for him and wish to ease his lot by all possible means—except by getting off his back."

"One can live magnificently in this world if one knows how to work and how to love."