Faith is to fear nothing, to stand unswayed, the power to surmount any obstacle.

What our world most requires now is the kind of education that foster love for humankind, that develops character-that provides an intellectual basis for realization of peace and empowers learners to contribute to and improve society.

Hope is the sun. It is light. It is passion. It is the fundamental force for life's blossoming.

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.

Within the heart of every person exists the flame of wisdom that transforms all suffering into kindling for the fire of creative energy.

Just as a diamond can only be polished by another diamond, it is only through genuine, all-out engagement with others that people can polish their character, and help each other to reach greater heights.

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