If someone has a gun and is trying to kill you, it would be reasonable to shoot back with your own gun.

One scientist had discussions about love and compassion. Usually, he felt irritation. After our meeting, for some months, anger never come.

The very purpose of religion is to control yourself, not to criticize others. Rather, we must criticize ourselves. How much am I doing about my anger? About my attachment, about my hatred, about my pride, my jealousy? These are the things which we must check in daily life.

A spoon cannot taste of the food it carries. Likewise, a foolish man cannot understand the wise man´s wisdom even if he associates with a sage.

Suffering increases your inner strength. Also, the wishing for suffering makes the suffering disappear.

I request you to try to be warm-hearted. I ask this of you because these mental attitudes actually bring us happiness.

Ultimately, the reason why love and compassion bring the greatest happiness is simply that our nature cherishes them above all else. The need for love lies at the very foundation of human existence.