Religion is like going out to dinner with friends. Everyone may order something different, but everyone can still sit at the same table.

Mutual respect is the foundation of genuine harmony.

Happiness mainly comes from our own attitude, rather than from external factors.

The way to overcome negative thoughts and destructive emotions is to develop opposing, positive emotions that are stronger and more powerful.

Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion.

Your motivation should be sincere and your life should be of benefit to some people. That is the main thing. Don't care after my death.

We are all, by nature, clearly oriented toward the basic human values of love and compassion. We all prefer the love of others to their hatred. We all prefer others’ generosity to meanness. And who is there among us who does not prefer tolerance, respect and forgiveness of our failings to bigotry, disrespect, and resentment?