The path of least resistance and least trouble is a mental rut already made. It requires troublesome work to undertake the alternation of old beliefs.

It is astonishing what force purity and wisdom it requires for a human being to keep clear of falsehoods.

To profit from good advice requires more wisdom than to give it.

The final wisdom of life requires not the annulment of incongruity but the achievement of serenity within and above it.

It is not patriotic to commit young Americans to war unless our national security clearly requires it.

A lot of journalism wants to have what they call objectivity without them having a commitment to pursuing the truth but that doesn't work. Objectivity requires belief in and a commitment toward pursuing the truth - having an object outside of our personal point of view.

Any fool can tell the truth but it requires a man of some sense to know how to lie well.

Piety requires us to honor truth above our friends.

Now the first step has to be taken the step towards democracy. This step is full of risks and requires trust on all sides. We don't know where it will lead. But if we just stand still we will have no chance of escaping the violence.

Disarmament requires trust.