“Keep the company of those who seek the truth- run from those who have found it”

“Anyone who takes himself too seriously always runs the risk of looking ridiculous; anyone who can consistently laugh at himself does not. ”

“Truth and love will overcome lies and hatred.”

“The truth is not simply what you think it is; it is also the circumstances in which it is said, and to whom, why, and how it is said.”

“The dissident does not operate in the realm of genuine power at all. He is not seeking power. He has no desire for office and does not gather votes. He does not attempt to charm the public, he offers nothing and promises nothing. His actions simply articulate his dignity as a citizen, regardless of the cost.”

“There are times when we must sink to the bottom of our misery to understand truth, just as we must descend to the bottom of a well to see the stars in broad daylight.”

“Hope is not a feeling of certainty that everything ends well. Hope is just a feeling that life and work have a meaning.”