“Honest differences are often a healthy sign of progress.”

“It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err.”

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”

“Do not crave to know the views of others, nor base your intent thereon. To think independently for yourself is a sign of fearlessness.”

“Birth and death are not two different states, but they are different aspects of the same state.”

“The various religions are like different roads converging on the same point. What difference does it makeif we follow different routes, provided we arrive at the same destination?”

“I look upon an increase in the power of the State with the greatest fear because, although while apparently doing good by minimizing exploitation, it does the greatest harm to mankind by destroying individuality which lies at the heart of all progress.”