“To be one, to be united is a great thing. But to respect the right to be different is maybe even greater.”

“Life is a great surprise. I do not see why death should not be an even greater one.”

“Any minority’s right to be different must be respected, but the right of the majority must not be questioned.”

“As there are a very great variety of religious sects in the world (and which are probably adapted to different constitutions under different circumstances, seeing there are many good and conscientious characters in each), it is particularly recommended, as a means of uniting the inhabitants of the village into one family, that while each faithfully adheres to the principles which he most approves, at the same time all shall think charitably of their neighbours respecting their religious opinions, and not presumptuously suppose that theirs alone are right.”

“Knowledge is a great gift, and the thirst to seek it even greater. Use what you know… Head and heart… You are not made to give greater weight to one than the other.”

“Maybe death is the great equalizer, the one big thing that can finally make strangers shed a tear for one another”

“If you want to be respected by others the great thing is to respect yourself.”

“Reason respects the differences, and imagination the similitudes of things.”

“No nation which refuses to exercise forbearance and to respect the freedom and rights of others can long remain strong and retain the confidence and respect of other nations. No nation ever loses its dignity or good standing by conciliating its differences and by exercising great patience with, and consideration for, the rights of other nations.”

“Maybe it was wrong, or maybe impossible, but I wanted the truth to be one thing. One solid thing.”