No matter how complex global problems may seem, it is we ourselves who have given rise to them. They cannot be beyond our power to resolve

Let us give something to each person we meet: joy, courage, hope, assurance, or philosophy, wisdom, a vision for the future. Let us always give something.

Ultimately, the only way to make good friends is to become a good friend yourself. Good people gather around other good people.

Bravely overcoming one small fear gives you the courage to take on the next.

The institutions of human society treat us as parts of a machine. They assign us ranks and place considerable pressure upon us to fulfill defined roles. We need something to help us restore our lost and distorted humanity. Each of us has feelings that have been suppressed and have built up inside. There is a voiceless cry resting in the depths of our souls, waiting for expression. Art gives the soul's feelings voice and form.

Adversity gives birth to greatness. The greater the challenges and difficulties we face, the greater the opportunity we have to grow and develop as people. A life without adversity, a life of ease and comfort, produces nothing and leaves us with nothing. This is one of the indisputable facts of life.

But I believe we must not allow feelings of defeat to take root in our hearts.