I cannot say this too strongly: Do not compare yourselves to others. Be true to who you are, and continue to learn with all your might.

The idea of interdependence is central to Buddhism, which holds that all things come into being through the mutual interactions of various causes and conditions.

You must not for one moment give up the effort to build up new lives for yourself.

Rise to the challenges that life presents you. You can't develop genuine character and ability by sidestepping adversity and struggle.

Humanity's collective mission in the cosmos lies in the practice of compassion.

What matters is the value we’ve created in our lives, the people we’ve made happy and how much we’ve grown as people.

Never be shaken, no matter what happens or what others may say. Never be flustered; never lose confidence. This is the way we should strive to live our lives. Being able to do so is a sign of genuine character.