To have compromise you must first have dialog. That is the true path of democracy.

Perhaps Singapore could learn from us a more relaxed way of life.

I think by now I have made it fairly clear that I am not very happy with the word hope. I don't believe in people just hoping.

When you think of Buddhism, you're likely to think of peace and tranquility.

People must have freedom and at the same time they must have security. They must not be using freedom to fight with each other. When they have security of the mind, their fears will subside, and their mistrust of others will also decline. There will be no need to worry that somebody will be looking at you with jealousy. They won't have to worry that someone will report some lies to their superiors and get them into trouble. This fear of being unjustly punished would disappear and I believe confidence and trust will mount and people will have more love and respect towards one another.

I do not hold to non-violence for moral reasons, but for political and practical reasons.

Sometimes I didn't even have enough money to eat. I became so weak from malnourishment that my hair fell out, and I couldn't get out of bed.