While it is all very well to distinguish happiness that is transient from that which is lasting, between ephemeral and genuine happiness, the only happiness it is meaningful to speak of when a person is dying from thirst is access to water.

Tragedy should be utilized as a source of strength.

We must recognize that the suffering of one person or one nation is the suffering of humanity.

In disagreements with loved ones, deal only with the current situation. Don't bring up the past.

There is no way to escape death, it is just like trying to escape by four great mountains touching sky. There is no escape from these four mountains of birth, old age, sickness and death.

A mind wishing to benefit other people and other sentient beings is the very basis of peace and happiness.

Out of 6 billion humans, the troublemakers are just a handful.