A great work of art is one that truly moves and inspires you. You yourself must be moved. Don't look at art with others' eyes. Don't listen to music with others' ears. You must react to art with your own feelings, your own heart and mind.

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

The gratification of desire is not happiness.

No matter what our personal circumstances may be, if we ourselves become a source of light, then there will be no darkness in the world.

Likewise, education can direct people toward good or evil ends. When education is based on a fundamentally distorted worldview, the results are horrific.

It is much more valuable to look for the strength in others. You can gain nothing by criticizing their imperfections.

All people have a natural desire to be needed, to have their importance to others tangibly confirmed.