The happiness of a man in this life does not consist in the absence but in the mastery of his passions.

Music in the soul can be heard by the universe.

There is no heaven or afterlife for broken-down computers; that is a fairy story for people afraid of the dark.

People are afraid of themselves, of their own reality; their feelings most of all.

Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you're riding through the ruts, don't complicate your mind.

I have never let my schooling interfere with my education.

Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life.