So long as human history continues, we will face the perennial challenge of realizing, maintaining and strengthening peace through dialogue, of making dialogue the sure and certain path to peace. We must uphold and proclaim this conviction without cease, whatever coldly knowing smiles or cynical critiques may greet us.

Rather than becoming discouraged, know that encountering a wall is proof of the progress that you have made so far.

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

Reality is harsh. It can be cruel and ugly. Yet no matter how much we grieve over our environment and circumstances nothing will change. What is important is not to be defeated, to forge ahead bravely. If we do this, a path will open before us.

It is crucial that we develop real awareness of ourselves as citizens of Earth, linked by mutual and indissoluble bonds. When we clearly recognize this reality and ground ourselves in it, we are compelled to take a strict accounting of our way of life.

Increase your joy by doing the good you wish to have done to you.

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.