"We must all suffer one of two things: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret."

"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 …"

"It is not enough to be good; you must be good for something."

"Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by an encounter with another human being. Each of us owes the deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this inner light."

"The greatest thing is to live your life as if it were a work of art."