But I believe we must not allow feelings of defeat to take root in our hearts.

So long as nuclear weapons continue to exist, so will the temptation to threaten others with overwhelming military force.

To communicate the truths of history is an act of hope for the future.

Hope is life's greatest treasure. If you have no hope, create some!

Hope is the sun. It is light. It is passion. It is the fundamental force for life's blossoming.

Music speaks directly to the heart. This response, this echo within the heart, is proof that human hearts can transcend the barriers of time and space and nationality. Exchanges in the field of culture can play an important role in enabling people to overcome mistrust and prejudice and build peace.

Our voice resonates with life. Because this is so, it can touch the lives of others. The caring and compassion imbued in your voice finds passage to the listener's soul, striking his or her heart and causing it to sing out; the human voice summons something profound from deep within, and can even compel a person into action.