Hard times build determination and inner strength. Through them we can also come to appreciate the uselessness of anger. Instead of getting angry nurture a deep caring and respect for troublemakers because by creating such trying circumstances they provide us with invaluable opportunities to practice tolerance and patience.

Because we all share an identical need for love, it is possible to feel that anybody we meet, in whatever circumstances, is a brother or sister. No matter how new the face or how different the dress and behavior, there is no significant division between us and other people. It is foolish to dwell on external differences, because our basic natures are the same.

Just as ripples spread out when a single pebble is dropped into water, the actions of individuals can have far-reaching effects.

With realization of one's own potential and self-confidence in one's ability, one can build a better world.

In order to lead a meaningful life, you need to cherish others, pay attention to human values and try to cultivate inner peace.

One of the most effective ways to overcome anxiety is to try to shift the focus of attention away from self and toward others. When we succeed in this, we find that the scale of our own problems diminishes. This is not to say we should ignore our own needs altogether, but rather that we should try to remember others' needs alongside our own, no matter how pressing ours may be

I often tease young people about their concern for how they look; more important is inner beauty - compassion, affection and respect.