The lessons we have begun to learn make me hopeful, that human beings will become friendlier, more harmonious, less harmful. Compassion and the seeds of peace will be able to flourish. At the same time, every individual is responsible to help guide our global family in the right direction. Good wishes alone are not enough; we have to take responsibility. Large human movements spring from individual human initiatives

It is difficult to violently suppress people in the long run, as the example of the Soviet Union and the Eastern European countries has shown.

All living beings have experience of pleasure and pain, and we are among them. What makes human beings different is that we have a powerful intelligence and a much greater ability to achieve happiness and avoid suffering. Real happiness and friendship come not from money or even knowledge, but from warm-heartednes s. Once we recognize this we will be more inclined to cultivate it.

To seek solitude like a wild animal. That is my only ambition.

In order to become prosperous, a person must initially work very hard, so he or she has to sacrifice a lot of leisure time.

True change is within; leave the outside as it is.

If the mind is tranquil and occupied with positive thoughts, the body will not easily fall prey to disease