Today we understand that the future of humanity very much depends on our planet, and that the future of the planet very much depends on humanity.

Humanity happy, I get benefit. Humanity in state of trouble, or violence, I cannot escape from that.

Inner disarmament, external disarmament; these must go together, you see. Peace is not just mere absence of violence - genuine peace must start in each individual heart.

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

Our ancient experience confirms at every point that everything is linked together, everything is inseparable.

ONE MUST BE COMPASSIONATE TO ONE'S SELF BEFORE EXTERNAL COMPASSION.

May I examine my mind in all actions and as soon as a negative state occurs, since it endangers myself and others, may I firmly face and avert it.