Some people may regard my views well and show respect to me, and I hope they have not deceived themselves in doing so. Some people think that I am a leader of a movement.

Only those who overflow with love will build the happy and enlightened world of the future.

A person is truly a human if he or she learns, and teaches, and inspires others. It is difficult to regard as truly human someone who is ignorant and has no desire to learn.

Only a few people seem to realize that social harmony and peace with nature, between people, and within the individual only can come about when the material and spiritual realms are reconciled.

Mature people never make difference of opinion a means of conflict.

The purpose of our creation is obvious: to reach our utmost goals of belief, knowledge, and spirituality; to reflect on the universe, humanity, and God, and thus prove our value as human beings.

Love is one of the most subtle blessings that the All-Merciful One has bestowed upon humanity.

One will never reach distant shores, if he chooses to remain upon the dock, In fear his little ship of dreams may be dashed against the rocks.

I have repeatedly declared that it is impossible for a true Muslim to be a terrorist, nor can a terrorist be regarded as a true Muslim.

Tolerance is our safest refuge and our fortress against the handicaps that arise from schism, factions, and the difficulties inherent in reaching mutual agreement

I have never imagined being or wished to be chosen as something important in the world. I have always tried to be a humble servant of God and a humble member of humanity.

When writing a novel a writer should create living people

Everything changes your life.

My friends don't think they're rich, because they know someone who's richer.

As in an icicle the agnostic abides alone. The vital principle is taken out of all endeavor for improving himself or bettering hisfellows. All hope in the grand possibilities of life are blasted.

I haven't been to a gas station in years. It feels so good not to be a slave to gas, playing the whole game of war for oil.

Getting stressed and struggling to change the outcome of any past event is like arguing with an echo to make it see your point of view.

Pagers are my life--I try to get them in to our music as much as possible.

Waffles are just awesome bread.

I wasn't born a superstar.

Women of South Africa are some of the most powerful people on Earth. Change what you believe is possible for yourself.