We can wake ourselves up, discover in ourselves an energy that was hidden there, and act with more clarity, more force.

Generally speaking, if a human being never shows anger, then I think something's wrong. He's not right in the brain.

Love is the absence of judgment.

I have found a much greater appreciation of Buddhism because I couldn't take it for granted here in exile.

An enemy is indeed a precious teacher.

Many people today agree that we need to reduce violence in our society. If we are truly serious about this, we must deal with the roots of violence, particularly those that exist within each of us. We need to embrace 'inner disarmament,' reducing our own emotions of suspicion, hatred and hostility toward our brothers and sisters

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.