The 20th century was the century of war and blood. The 21st century is the century of dialogue.

The way to change others' minds is with affection, and not anger.

If we make consistent effort, based on proper education, we can change the world.

Happiness comes through taming the mind; without taming the mind there is no way to be happy

It is not enough to be compassionate. You must act. There are two aspects to action. One is to overcome the distortions and afflictions of your own mind, that is, in terms of calming and eventually dispelling anger. This is action out of compassion. The other is more social, more public. When something needs to be done in the world to rectify the wrongs, if one is really concerned with benefitting others, one needs to be engaged, involved.

It is our collective and individual responsibility to preserve and tend to the environment in which we all live.

The only way to fail is to quit.