As human, we all have the same human potential, unless there is some sort of retarded brain function. The wonderful human brain is the source of our strength and the source of our future, provided we utilize it in the right direction. If we use the brilliant human mind in the wrong way, it is really a disaster.

Determination, with an optimistic attitude is the key to success.

So long as we are under the control of disturbing emotions, real happiness is hard to find.

Even secular humanism has great spiritual resources; it is almost like a religion to me.

The whole purpose of religion is to facilitate love and compassion, patience, tolerance, humility, and forgiveness.

If there were really serious consequences if I did not accept, then of course I would do whatever was necessary. But in general I really prefer some freedom.

Unfortunately, love and compassion have been omitted from too many spheres of social interaction for too long. Usually confined to family and home, their practice in public life is considered impractical, even naive. This is tragic.