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

So the smart brain must be balanced with a warm heart, a good heart -a sense of responsibility, of concern for the well-being of others.

Internal peace is an essential first step to achieving peace in the world. How do you cultivate it? It's very simple. In the first place by realizing clearly that all mankind is one, that human beings in every country are members of one and the same family.

One of the most effective ways to overcome anxiety is to try to shift the focus of attention away from self and toward others.

Compassion can be put into practice if one recognizes the fact that every human being is a member of humanity and the human family regardless of differences in religion, culture, color and creed. Deep down there is no difference.

I believe that the time has come for women to take more active roles in all domains of human society, in an age in which education and the capacities of the mind, not physical strength, define leadership. This could help create a more equitable and compassionate society.

The essence of any religion is good heart. Sometimes I call love and compassion a universal religion. This is my religion.