Truth in philosophy means that concept and external reality correspond.

We learn from history that we do not learn from history

To be independent of public opinion is the first formal condition of achieving anything great.

Truth is found neither in the thesis nor the antithesis, but in an emergent synthesis which reconciles the two.

Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion.

Genuine tragedies in the world are not conflicts between right and wrong. They are conflicts between two rights.

What history teaches us is that neither nations nor governments ever learn anything from it.

I have the courage to be mistaken.

All education is the art of making men ethical (sittlich), of transforming the old Adam into the new Adam.

To be aware of limitations is already to be beyond them.

Africa has no history and did not contribute to anything that mankind enjoyed.

Forgiveness is a highly yielding tool for success. The ROI in it never drops.

The innovative leader has to be an arsonist and a firefighter.

I believe it is time for new leadership that is able to leave the '70s behind.

Elegance is like manners. You can’t be polite only on Wednesday or Thursday. If you are elegant, you should be every day of the week. If you are not, then it’s another matter.

To meet the energy challenge requires the most important energy of all - human creativity. That's the real prize.

The fighter loses more than his pride in the fight; he loses part of his future. He's a step closer to the slum he came from.

The answers we're looking for are all within ourselves, we just need to become better connected, more present - to what we eat, to nature, to our surroundings and to our inner guide.

Personally, I react to Marlon Brando. He's a favorite of mine.

Exercise is not enough. Working out three times a week is not enough. Being active throughout the day is what keeps you healthy.