If even dying is to be made a social function, then, grant me the favor of sneaking out on tiptoe without disturbing the party.

Quote by Dag Hammarskjold

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It is when we all play safe that we create a world of utmost insecurity.

It is when we all play safe that we create a world of utmost insecurity.

If only I may grow: firmer, simpler, quieter, warmer.

If only I may grow: firmer, simpler, quieter, warmer.

God does not die on the day when we cease to believe in a personal...

God does not die on the day when we cease to believe in a personal...

The Assembly has witnessed over the last weeks how historical truth is established; once an...

The Assembly has witnessed over the last weeks how historical truth is established; once an...

It is when we all play safe that we create a world of utmost insecurity.

It is when we all play safe that we create a world of utmost insecurity.

The big, shoe-thumping fellow continues as a dark thunderhead to threaten all unrepentant non-Communists with...

The big, shoe-thumping fellow continues as a dark thunderhead to threaten all unrepentant non-Communists with...

Your position never gives you the right to command. It only imposes on you the...

Your position never gives you the right to command. It only imposes on you the...

Life only demands from you the strength that you possess. Only one feat is possible;...

Life only demands from you the strength that you possess. Only one feat is possible;...

The pursuit of peace and progress cannot end in a few years in either victory...

The pursuit of peace and progress cannot end in a few years in either victory...

I believe that we should die with decency so that at least decency will survive.

I believe that we should die with decency so that at least decency will survive.

The myths have always condemned those who looked back. Condemned them, whatever the paradise may...

The myths have always condemned those who looked back. Condemned them, whatever the paradise may...

Never, for the sake of peace and quiet, deny your own experience or convictions.

Never, for the sake of peace and quiet, deny your own experience or convictions.

Every deed and every relationship is surrounded by an atmosphere of silence. Friendship needs no...

Every deed and every relationship is surrounded by an atmosphere of silence. Friendship needs no...

Life yields only to the conqueror. Never accept what can be gained by giving in....

Life yields only to the conqueror. Never accept what can be gained by giving in....

There is a point at which everything becomes simple and there is no longer any...

There is a point at which everything becomes simple and there is no longer any...

Everything will be all right - you know when? When people, just people, stop thinking...

Everything will be all right - you know when? When people, just people, stop thinking...

Forgiveness is the answer to the child's dream of a miracle by which what is...

Forgiveness is the answer to the child's dream of a miracle by which what is...

And when human rights are being thrown aside, ignored, well, there's no game in progress,...

And when human rights are being thrown aside, ignored, well, there's no game in progress,...

Putting a computer in front of a child and expecting it to teach him is...

Putting a computer in front of a child and expecting it to teach him is...

The future is like heaven - everyone exalts it, but no one wants to go...

The future is like heaven - everyone exalts it, but no one wants to go...

My idea of forgiveness is letting go of resentment that does not serve your better...

My idea of forgiveness is letting go of resentment that does not serve your better...

Even miracles take a little time

Even miracles take a little time