The conscientious objector is a revolutionary. In deciding to disobey the law he sacrifices his personal interests to the most important cause of working for the betterment of society.

The crime of the Germans is truly the most abominable ever to be recorded in the history of the so-called civilized nations. The conduct of the German intellectuals—seen as a group—was no better than that of the mob.

The crippling of individuals I consider the worst evil of capitalism. Our whole educational system suffers from this evil. An exaggerated competitive attitude is inculcated into the student, who is trained to worship material success as a preparation for his future career.

The discovery of a nuclear chain reaction need not bring about the destruction of mankind any more than the discovery of matches.

The distinction between past, present and future is only an illusion, however persistent.

The eternal mystery of the world is its comprehensibility … The fact that it is comprehensible is a miracle.