Any act of violence creates resentment and resistance, because humans were meant to be free.

We must imbue our children with principles of the higher-self, principles which see all people as true equals, and above all, which are sensitive to the delicate and fragile balance of life.

Criticism is no threat to your self-esteem or identity, but rather informs you.

Mean people are really just sad people. They hurt others because they are hurting. Every person is born beautiful, and much of the ugliness in others was put inside of them by other hurting people.

The best way to win against the intolerable is to tolerate them, for this they have seldom dealt with. Your indulgence may soften their malice and open their eyes to more honorable ways.

Courteousness is consideration for others; politeness is the method used to deliver such considerations.

Giving yourself is the ultimate revolution.