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.

The eyes of a poet discover in each person a unique and irreplaceable humanity. While arrogant intellect seeks to control and manipulate the world, the poetic spirit bows with reverence before its mysteries.

The effects of human rights education can be dramatic in awakening people to the value and power of their own lives, as shown in the following stories.

If you become deadlocked,return to the prime point.

Rather than turning away from the staggering scale and depth of misery caused by war, we must strive to develop our capacity to empathize and feel the sufferings of others.

But I think we need to remember that democracy everywhere is by its nature incomplete, a work in progress.

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.