Men and women who know the brutal reality of war, who know that war strips people of their very humanity, must unite in a new global partnership for peace.

Humanity's collective mission in the cosmos lies in the practice of compassion.

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

It is only through such real-life daily struggles and challenges that a genuine sensitivity to human rights can be inculcated. This is a truth that is not limited to school education: it applies to all of us.

No one should be left to suffer alone.

Never be shaken, no matter what happens or what others may say. Never be flustered; never lose confidence. This is the way we should strive to live our lives. Being able to do so is a sign of genuine character.

Freedom doesn't mean the absence of all restrictions. It means possessing unshakable conviction in the face of any obstacle.