We need material development, but we need to understand that by itself it doesn't bring peace of mind.
If we lose our hope, that's our real disaster!
ONE MUST BE COMPASSIONATE TO ONE'S SELF BEFORE EXTERNAL COMPASSION.
Even a small act of compassion grants meaning and purpose to our lives.
The person who received maximum affection from mother, that person also sort of cultivated the potential showing affection to others.
If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them.