[Animals] appreciate others' affection, they also have the sort of ability to show their own affection. And then as soon as we're born, child, no religious faith.

Initially, terrorism was a certain mixture of politics, economics, and religion. Now, it seems that terrorism is more individual and done to avenge personal grudges. So there are two kinds of terrorism.

All religions are essentially the same in their goal of developing a good human heart so that we may become better human beings.

Limitless like the ocean are your excellent qualities.

The real test of compassion is not what we say in abstract discussions but how we conduct ourselves in daily life.

What is the relationship between spirituality and ethical practice? Since love and compassion and similar qualities all, by definition, presume some level of concern for others' well-being, they presume ethical restraint. We cannot be loving and compassionate unless at the same time we curb our own harmful impulses and desires.

My own share making contribution [to the the well-being of humanity]. So I never feel I am something special.