Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.

It is very rare or almost impossible that an event can be negative from all points of view.

To combat hatred directed toward a person, a Buddhist cultivates loving kindness toward that person.

Our attitude towards suffering becomes very important because it can affect how we cope with suffering when it arises.

Anger is the ultimate troublemaker. I feel you can express a strong disapproval or dislike of an object without losing your temper.

It is important to direct our intelligence with good intentions. Without intelligence, we cannot accomplish very much. Without good intentions, the way we exercise of our intelligence may have destructive results.

Too strong a media emphasis on death and violence can lead to despair.