When young we have a vivid sense of basic values like trust and warm-heartedness, which we tend to neglect in today's competitive world as we grow up, yet from birth we all have a need for affection. The emotions we experience today have not changed much over the last few thousand years, but the interest increasing numbers of people are showing in their inner world and how their emotions work is a sign of maturity.

We share the earth not only with our fellow human beings, but with all the other creatures.

I call myself a feminist. Isn't that what you call someone who fights for women's rights?

The proper use of our intelligence and knowledge is to effect changes from within to develop a good heart.

The nature of our motivation determines the character of our work.

As long as we observe love for others and respect for their rights and dignity in our daily lives, then whether we are learned or unlearned, whether we believe in the Buddha or God, follow some religion or none at all, as long as we have compassion for others and conduct ourselves with restraint out of a sense of responsibility, there is no doubt we will be happy.

A sense of concern for others gives our lives meaning; it is the root of all human happiness