It is expressions of affection rather than money and power that attract real friends.

We all need basic human values rooted in trust and affection.

It is important that when pursing our own self-interest we should be 'wise selfish' and not 'foolish selfish'. Being foolish selfish means pursuing our own interests in a narrow, shortsighted way. Being wise selfish means taking a broader view and recognizing that our own long-term individual interest lies in the welfare of everyone. Being wise selfish means being compassionate.

I always emphasize that it is much safer and better to keep one's own religious faith. The other major religions are thousands of years old and have long traditions.

It is difficult to violently suppress people in the long run, as the example of the Soviet Union and the Eastern European countries has shown.

You need self-confidence and determination: feeling depressed and losing hope will never really help to correct any situation.

Conversion is not my intention. Changing religion is not easy. You may develop some kind of confusion or difficulties.