The first beneficiary of compassion is always oneself. When compassion, or warmheartedness, arises in us and our focus shifts away from our own narrow self-interest, it is as if we open an inner door. It reduces fear, boosts confidence and brings us inner strength. By reducing distrust, it opens us to others and brings us a sense of connection to others, and sense of purpose and meaning in life.

We all have to live together, so we might as well live together happily.

Appearance is something absolute, but reality is not that way - everything is interdependent, not absolute.

For a better, happier, more stable and civilized future, each of us must develop a sincere, warm-hearted feeling of brotherhood and sisterhood.

To be extremely self-centred, only interested in your own satisfaction, always brings negative consequences in the long run.

Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.

The key to human happiness lies within our own state of mind, and so too do the primary obstacles to that happiness.