Right from the moment of our birth, we are under the care and kindness of our parents, and then later on in our life when we are oppressed by sickness and become old, we are again dependent on the kindness of others. Since at the beginning and end of our lives we are so dependent on other's kindness, how can it be in the middle that we would neglect kindness towards others?

To combat hatred directed toward a person, a Buddhist cultivates loving kindness toward that person.

If one assumes a humble attitude, one's own good qualities will increase. Whereas if one is proud, one will become jealous of others, one will look down on others, and due to that there will be unhappiness in society.

See the positive side, the potential, and make an effort.

It is lack of love for ourselves that inhibits our compassion toward others. If we make friends with ourselves, then there is no obstacle to opening our hearts and minds to others.

A generous heart and wholesome actions lead to greater peace.

My overriding belief is that it is always possible for criminals to improve and that by its very finality the death penalty contradicts this.