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

“Just as a man would not cherish living in a body other than his own, so do nations not like to live under other nations, however noble and great the latter may be.”

“Fearlessness is the first requisite of spirituality. Cowards can never be moral.”

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

“I can retain neither respect nor affection for government which has been moving from wrong to wrong in order to defend its immorality”

“Morality is a contraband in war.”

“In a gentle way, you can shake the world.”