There is plenty of room at the top because very few people care to travel beyond the average route. And so most of us seem satisfied to remain within the confines of mediocrity.

Originality is the essence of true scholarship. Creativity is the soul of the true scholar.

Blessed are the common people. God loves them; that is why he made millions of them.

My stiffest earthly assignment is ended and my major life's work is done. My country is now free and I have been honoured to be its first indigenous head of state. What more could one desire in life?

It is better we disintegrate in peace and not in pieces.

No matter how old an individual may be, no matter if he is young or old, if he thinks in accordance with the times he is immortal.

Israel has created a new image of the Jew in the world - the image of a working and an intellectual people, of a people that can fight with heroism.

Out of clutter, find simplicity.

Stop looking for the biggest crowd, and start looking for the right crowd.

It is the local community that needs to own the commitment to education.

When a woman tells the truth she is creating the possibility for more truth around her.

I was able to see faith as more than just a comfort to the weary or a hedge against death; rather, it was an active, palpable agent in the world.

Why do people avoid being alone? Because only few are in good company when left with themselves.

Concentrate on hitting the green. The cup will come to you.

Shock waves to a tired brain, sends that hungry lady to my door again. She's my shelter from the storm when I feel the rain, entertaining white powder.

Every child is a deliberate, passionate creation of God. If you doubt that, just look into their eyes. You will find a gentle little spirit who hungers for life - and for your love.

I've come to trust not that events will always unfold exactly as I want, but that I will be fine either way. The challenges we face in life are always lessons that serve our soul's growth.