I always believed in love, compassion and a sense of universal respect. Every human being has that potential.

Anger and hatred cannot bring harmony. The noble task of arms control and disarmament cannot be accomplished by confrontation and condemnation. Hostile attitudes only serve to heat up the situation, whereas a true sense of respect gradually cools down what otherwise could become explosive. We must recognize the frequent contradictions between short-term benefit and long-term harm.

Even if only a few individuals try to create mental peace and happiness within themselves, and act responsibly and kind-heartedly towards others, they will have a positive influence in their community.

I pray for all of us, oppressor and friend, that together we succeed in building a better world through human understanding and love, and that in doing so we may reduce the pain and suffering of all sentient beings.

Every sort of seven billion human being have to think about the well-being of humanity.

If you serve others as fully as you can, what you do will be a source of inner joy.

Whether or not we follow any particular spiritual tradition, the benefits of love and kindness are obvious to anyone.