The period of greatest gain in knowledge and experience is the most difficult period in one's life.

From adversity we can learn the value of patience.

The earth is not just our environment. The earth is our mother.

All major religious traditions carry basically the same message, that is love, compassion and forgiveness the important thing is they should be part of our daily lives.

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.

This we can all bear witness to, living as we do plagued by unremitting anxiety . It becomes more and more imperative that the life of the spirit be avowed as the only firm basis upon which to establish happiness and peace.

Hard times build determination and inner strength. Through them we can also come to appreciate the uselessness of anger.