"In an infinite universe, every point in space-time is the center."

“Self-absorption in all its forms kills empathy, let alone compassion. When we focus on ourselves, our world contracts as our problems and preoccupations loom large. But when we focus on others, our world expands. Our own problems drift to the periphery of the mind and so seem smaller, and we increase our capacity for connection - or compassionate action.”

Source : "Social Intelligence: The New Science of Human Relationships". Book by Daniel Goleman, September 19, 2006.

“Truth is not what I say it is, and not what you think it is. Truth is what God's word says it is.”

“According to the norms of the hijras community, it's not necessary that one be castrated. Castration is your choice. If you do it, testosterone doesn't build up, femininity comes, but I have always said that castration is not the right way. A person should go for complete sexual reassignment surgery, hormone therapy, psychological counseling.”

Source : Source: www.guernicamag.com

“Israel has a sizeable nuclear arsenal and could retaliate if it were attacked.”

Source : "A War With Iran: Rhetoric Or A Reality?". "All Things Considered", www.npr.org. March 10, 2012.

“Aristocracy and exclusiveness tend to final overthrow, in language as in politics.”

Source : William Dwight Whitney (1867). “Language and the Study of Language Twelve Lectures on the Principles of Linguistic Science William Dwight Whitney”, p.150

“Oprah's quitting in 2011. Now we know why the Mayans ended their calendar in 2012”

“Bilingualism opens doors and provides opportunity to our children so they can shine and become successful in a labor market that is increasingly competitive and globalized.”

“What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans, and the homeless, whether the mad destruction is wrought under the name of totalitarianism or the holy name of liberty or democracy?”