Extreme poverty threatens people's right to life itself and makes impossible the enjoyment of the rights and freedoms essential to a humane way of life.

Creativity means to push open the heavy, groaning doorway to life.

it is impossible to build one's own happiness on the unhappiness of others. This perspective is at the heart of Buddhist teachings.

What may look like a small act of courage is courage nevertheless. The important thing is to be willing to take a step forward.

The human spirit is as expansive as the cosmos. This is why it is so tragic to belittle yourself or to question your worth. No matter what happens, continue to push back the boundaries of your inner life. The confidence to prevail over any problem, the strength to overcome adversity and unbounded hope — all reside within you.

It is precisely when we have suffered defeat that we can determine to win and open the path to future victory.

Strength is happiness. Strength is itself victory. In weakness and cowardice there is no happiness