Under no circumstances should you lose hope.

The real test of compassion is not what we say in abstract discussions but how we conduct ourselves in daily life.

We have to make a sustained effort, again and again, to cultivate the positive aspects within us.

For the moment a lot of attention is given to economic concerns, and these problems at hand easily eclipse all others. But the remedies proposed for these problems all come out of outmoded ways of thinking... The remedy? Compassion. The logical feeling that we find in ourselves if we search deeply enough that has to be exercised toward all other living creatures.

I always try to share with others the idea that in order to become compassionate it is not necessary to become religious.

Human potential is the same for all. Your feeling, 'I am of no value', is wrong. Absolutely wrong. You are deceiving yourself. We all have the power of thought — so what are you lacking? If you have will-power , then you can do anything. It is usually said that you are your own master.

My message is the practice of compassion, love and kindness.