L. L. Zamenhof
“Language should unite us, not divide us.”
“We must build bridges of understanding among peoples.”
“Esperanto belongs to no one; anyone may use it for any reason.”
“Our aim should be the creation of a harmonious humanity.”
“An international language must be neutral and available to all people.”
“Esperantism is politically, religiously, and morally neutral.”
“The insufficient nature of language can often be a barrier to more free-flowing thought.”
“I initiated Esperanto, but the creative rights to it also belong to the Esperanto community.”
“We call our language international, but actions speak louder than words.”
“I am profoundly convinced that every nationalism offers humanity only the greatest unhappiness.”