“most men and women, by birth or nature, lack the means to advance in wealth or power, but all have the ability to advance in knowledge.”

“Power is the near neighbour of necessity.”

“Educate the children and it won't be necessary to punish the men.”

“As soon as laws are necessary for men, they are no longer fit for freedom.”

“The oldest, shortest words— "yes" and "no"— are those which require the most thought.”

“As long as men massacre animals, they will kill each other. Indeed, he who sows the seeds of murder and pain cannot reap the joy of love.”

“As long as Man continues to be the ruthless destroyer of lower living beings, he will never know health or peace. For as long as men massacre animals, they will kill each other. Indeed, he who sows the seed of murder and pain cannot reap joy and love.”