The institutions of human society treat us as parts of a machine. They assign us ranks and place considerable pressure upon us to fulfill defined roles. We need something to help us restore our lost and distorted humanity. Each of us has feelings that have been suppressed and have built up inside. There is a voiceless cry resting in the depths of our souls, waiting for expression. Art gives the soul's feelings voice and form.

A truly beautiful person is one who is good at discovering beauty.

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.

I believe that we must maintain pride in the knowledge that the actions we take, based on our own decisions and choices as individuals, link directly to the magnificent challenge of transforming human history.

Peace will be realized only by forging bonds of trust between people at the deepest level, in the depths of their very lives.

Let us join our efforts toward building the unshakable foundations for a culture of peace.

No matter how complex global problems may seem, it is we ourselves who have given rise to them. They cannot be beyond our power to resolve