Let no man write my epitaph. When my country takes her place among the nations of the earth, then, and not till then, let my epitaph be written.

Let there be no inscription upon my tomb; let no man write my epitaph: no man can write my epitaph.

I have much to say why my reputation should be rescued from the load of false accusation and calumny which has been heaped upon it.

Calumniators are those who have neither good hearts nor good understandings. We ought not to think ill of any one till we have palpable proof; and even then we should not expose them to others.

Even a soul submerged in sleep is hard at work and helps make something of the world.

Letting your guard down, even for a moment, invites death.

Buddha also said that the Dharma, like a bird, needs two wings to fly, and that the wing that balances Wisdom is compassion.

My cancer is me. The tumors are made of me. They’re made of me as surely as my brain and my heart are made of me. It is a civil war with a predetermined winner

Give people enough guidance to make the decisions you want them to make. Don't tell them what to do, but encourage them to do what is best.

I only know when I don't know a thing. My uncle has taught me that wisdom lies in that.

I'm inspired by the resilience of people around the world.

Raising the minimum wage a lot across the board would make a big difference. It's not the only thing, but it's an indispensable part of solving the problem.

If I ventured in the slipstream between the viaducts of your dreams, where immobile steel rims crack and the ditch in the back roads stop. Could you find me?

Think not thou canst sigh a sigh And thy maker is not by; Think not thou canst weep a tear And thy maker is not near.