Because past environmental destruction was the result of ignorance, we can easily forgive it. Today, we are better informed. Therefore, it's essential that we make an ethical examination of what we have inherited, what we are responsible for, and what we will pass on to coming generations. Ours is clearly a pivotal generation. We have global communication and yet confrontation is more common than dialogue.

Prayer alone will not make a happy life. A happy life must be built. You must act.

There should be a balance between material and spiritual progress, a balance achieved through the principles based on love and compassion.

Disagreement is something normal.

It helps remove whatever fears or insecurities we may have and gives us the strength to cope with any obstacles we encounter. It is the principal source of success in life. Since we are not solely material creatures, it is a mistake to place all our hopes for happiness on external development alone. The key is to develop inner peace.

Despite all philosophical differences, all major world religions have the same potential to create good human beings.

Kindness is the key to peace and harmony in family life.