Nothing is more precious than peace. Peace is the most basic starting point for the advancement of humankind.

A moment’s encounter can decide the direction of one’s entire life

The reactions of the human heart are not mechanical and predictable but infinitely subtle and delicate.

Instead of engaging in cutthroat competition, we should strive to create value. In economic terms, this means a transition from a consumer economy - the mad rush for ownership and consumption - to a constructive economy where all human beings can participate in the act of creating lasting worth.

Why doesn't constant trampling defeat the dandelion? The key to its strength is its long and sturdy root, which extends deep into the earth. The same priciple applies to people. The true victors in life are those who, enduring repeated challenges and setbacks, have sent the roots of their being to such a depth that nothing can shake them.

Happiness does not exist as an isolated quality, nor does it conform to a single fixed pattern. Happiness is something that breathes and lives in the relationships between one person and another.

Human beings are inherently endowed with the power to bring out the best possible results from the worst possible circumstances.