If you can do something about a situation, why worry? And if you can't do something about a situation, why worry?

I call myself a feminist. Isn't that what you call someone who fights for women's rights?

I believe all suffering is caused by ignorance. People inflict pain on others in the selfish pursuit of their happiness or satisfaction. Yet true happiness comes from a sense of inner peace and contentment, which in turn must be achieved through the cultivation of altruism, of love and compassion and elimination of ignorance, selfishness and greed.

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.

Self-rule means that China must stop its intensive effort to colonize Tibet with Chinese settlers and must allow Tibetans to hold responsible positions in the government of Tibet.

Smile if you want a smile from another face.

In my childhood, I had a religious assistant who always told me, if you can really laugh with full abandonment, it's very good for your health.