The ultimate source of a happy life is warm-heartedness. This means extending to others the kind of concern we have for ourselves. On a simple level we find that if we have a compassionate heart we naturally have more friends. And scientists today are discovering that while anger and hatred eat into our immune system, warm-heartedness and compassion are good for our health.

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

My own share making contribution [to the the well-being of humanity]. So I never feel I am something special.

If it can be solved, there's no need to worry, and if it can't be solved, worry is of no use.

A heart full of love and compassion is the main source of inner strength, willpower, happiness, and mental tranquility

Suffering increases your inner strength. Also, the wishing for suffering makes the suffering disappear.

I don't take myself too seriously! That makes me happy.