Explore thinkers and ideas shaped by the world's great religious traditions
"Madam, I may be President of the United States, but my private life is nobody's damn business."
"Destiny isn’t taken in by people trying to make what came first come afterwards."
"A strong government does not mean a government that interferes and intervenes in all affairs. It is not a government that limits the lives of people. This is not a strong government."
"...as with most redheaded women what beauty she possessed was protean and odd."
"Never think there is anything impossible for the soul. It is the greatest heresy to think so. If there is sin, this is the only sin — to say that you are weak, or others are weak."
"The truth is, going against the internal stream of ignorance is way more rebellious than trying to start some sort of cultural revolution."
"Every great study is not only an end in itself, but also a means of creating and sustaining a lofty habit of mind."
"I am delighted to hear the popularity of Odori Maharaja among young people here. Our children were delighted to see Odori Asimo - the dancing robot!"
"Honesty and trust are promoted, and good neighborliness cultivated."
"Professional knowledge and professional competence are the main attributes of leadership. Unless you know, and the men you command know that you know your job, you will never be a leader."
"I had no taste for defeat — much less victory — without a fight."
"I’d rather get bad news from an honest man than lies from a flatterer."
"He was such a genius that he could very quickly solve any problem. He ws in the habit of giving new tips to young engineers. To keeo normal even in adverse situations was his natural features."
"I am a Spiritualist, a proud wearer of the Spiritualist badge. Mediums and psychic research have gone on for many, many years."