The trees which are pruned, watered and nurtured by caring hands bear the greatest fruits; it is the same with people.

The ultimate question of who we are is set before us at all times and answered with every action.

People use words to do battle and to hurt one another terribly, tragically and even mortally.

Love heals violence and all its sources. Love only serves and does not calculate. Love gives without expectation, while hate carries an endless tally of debts. Hate controls everything it touches, but love sets everything it touches free.

You cannot save people from themselves. All you can do is stand firmly in your hopes for them, with compassion.

Letting go of your painful past is how you open yourself to a wonderful future.

Curiosity is one of the great secrets of happiness.