Self-discipline is crucial to a simpler, more contented life.

Anger is the ultimate destroyer of your own peace of mind

The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis.

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

His Holiness Pope John Paul II was a determined and deeply spiritual minded person for whom I had great respect and admiration. His experience in Poland, then a communist country, and my own difficulties with communists, gave us an immediate common ground

Religion is important for humanity, but it should evolve with humanity. The first priority is to establish and develop the principle of pluralism in all religious traditions. If we, the religious leaders, cultivate a sincere pluralistic attitude, then everything will be more simple. It is good that most religious leaders are at least beginning to recognize other traditions, even though they may not approve of them. The next step is to accept that the idea of propagating religion is outdated. It no longer suits the times.

A tree with strong roots can withstand the most violent storm, but the tree can't grow roots just as the storm appears on the horizon.