I am a firm believer in the importance of democracy, not only as the ultimate goal, but also as an essential part of the process.

Attachment constrains our vision so that we are not able to see things from a wider perspective.

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

In the past, destruction of your neighbour might have been considered a victory, but today we are all interdependent. We live in a global economy; we face problems like climate change that affect us all. The 7 billion human beings alive today belong to one human family. In the context that others' interests are in our interest and our interest is in their interest, the use of force is self-destructive.

We can change society, change humanity by changing ourselves as individuals. By cultivating inner values, we can change our own lives and those of our families. This is how we can create a more peaceful world.

Anger, hatred and jealousy never solve problems, only affection, concern and respect can do that.

Peace does not come through prayer, we human beings must create peace.