Many problems that confront us today are created by man, whether they are violent conflicts, destruction of the environment, poverty or hunger. These problems can be resolved thanks to human efforts by understanding that we are brother and sister and by developing this sense of closeness. We must cultivate a universal responsibility toward each other and extend it to the planet that we have to share.

Once your mind is calm and full of love, there is no room for hatred or fear. Others will trust you because of your open heart.

Today different ethnic groups and different nations come together due to common sense.

If you help others with sincere motivation and sincere concern, that will bring you more fortune, more friends, more smiles, and more success. If you forget about others' rights and neglect others' welfare, ultimately you will be very lonely.

The world has also learned that economic growth, by itself, cannot close the gap between rich and poor.

My message is always the same: to cultivate and practice love, kindness, compassion and tolerance.

I believe that at every level of society the key to a happier world is the growth of compassion. We do not need to become religious, nor do we need to believe in an ideology. All that is necessary is for each of us to develop our good human qualities.