If the mind is dominated by hatred, the best part of the brain, which is used to judge right and wrong, does not function properly.

Each of us must learn to work not just for one self, one's own family or one's nation, but for the benefit of all humankind. Universal responsibility is the key to human survival. It is the best foundation for world peace.

Happiness comes through taming the mind; without taming the mind there is no way to be happy

If you become more concerned for the welfare of others, you will experience a sense of calm, inner-strength, and self confidence.

We must generate courage equal to the size of the difficulties we face.

Brute force, no matter how strongly applied, can never subdue the basic human desire for freedom.

Of course, when I say that human nature is gentleness, it is not 100 percent so. Every human being has that nature, but there are many people acting against their nature, being false.