I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men toabstain from threats and insulting words toward an enemy, for neither ...diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious,and the other increases his hatred of you and makes him

Non-cooperationis a measure of discipline and sacrifice, and it demands respect for theopposite views.

One of the difficult things to give away is kindness - is usually returned

Ho puri dil ki har khwaish teri, Ho khushiyon bhara jahaan tera, Agar tu maange aasmaan ka ek taara, To khuda de-de tumko aasmaan saara.

If you tell the truth, you have infinite power supportingyou; but if not, you have infinite power against you.

Self-trust is the first secret of success.

Consistencyis the hobgoblin of little minds.

I think I could sum up my position on this with therecitation of a brief Russian proverb ‘Doveryai no Proveryai.’ Itmeans trust but verify.

You're ina much better position to talk with people when they approach you than whenyou approach them.

Since God made us to be originals, why stoop to be a copy?

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government

Any man's death diminishes me, because i am involved in mankind; and, therefore, never tend to know for whom the bell tolls. It tolls for thee.