The training of the mind is an art. If this can be considered art, one's life is art.

Self-discipline is crucial to a simpler, more contented life.

Limitless like the ocean are your excellent qualities.

If there were really serious consequences if I did not accept, then of course I would do whatever was necessary. But in general I really prefer some freedom.

Too strong a media emphasis on death and violence can lead to despair.

When you hate someone intensely, 80% of what you think is delusion.

We are all, by nature, clearly oriented toward the basic human values of love and compassion. We all prefer the love of others to their hatred. We all prefer others’ generosity to meanness. And who is there among us who does not prefer tolerance, respect and forgiveness of our failings to bigotry, disrespect, and resentment?