We are the creators of our own happiness and suffering, for everything originates in the mind.

Anger and hatred cannot bring harmony. The noble task of arms control and disarmament cannot be accomplished by confrontation and condemnation. Hostile attitudes only serve to heat up the situation, whereas a true sense of respect gradually cools down what otherwise could become explosive. We must recognize the frequent contradictions between short-term benefit and long-term harm.

For the moment a lot of attention is given to economic concerns, and these problems at hand easily eclipse all others. But the remedies proposed for these problems all come out of outmoded ways of thinking... The remedy? Compassion. The logical feeling that we find in ourselves if we search deeply enough that has to be exercised toward all other living creatures.

Even modern medical researchers have come to the conclusion that peace of mind is vital for good health.

Violence will only increase the cycle of violence.

Compassion should be unbiased and based on the recognition that others have the right to happiness, just like you.

Sometimes one creates a dynamic impression by saying something, and sometimes one creates as significant an impression by remaining silent.