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" Truth stands, even if there be no public support. It is self-sustained. "

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" A principle is the expression of perfection, and as imperfect beings like us cannot practise perfection, we devise every moment limits of its compromise in practice. "

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" Healthy discontent is the prelude to progress. "

" Unwearied ceaseless effort is the price that must be paid for turning faith into a rich infallible experience. "

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" Gentleness, self-sacrifice and generosity are the exclusive possession of no one race or religion. "

" We do not need to proselytise either by our speech or by our writing. We can only do so really with our lives. Let our lives be open books for all to study. "

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" Palestine belongs to the Arabs in the same sense that England belongs to the English or France to the French. "

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" I would heartily welcome the union of East and West provided it is not based on brute force. "