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.

Black Power If the motive is good, and there are no other possibilities, then seen most deeply it [violence] is nonviolence, because its aim is to help others.

Genuine peace is based on inner peace, because you cannot build peace on the basis of anger

The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis.

Happiness arises as a result of different causes and conditions. If you harm someone out of anger, you may feel some superficial satisfaction, but deep down you know it was wrong. Your confidence will be undermined. However, if you have an altruistic attitude, you’ll feel comfortable and confident in the presence of others.

If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.

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