We must have a pure, honest, and warm-hearted motivation, and on top of that, determination, optimism, hope, and the ability not to be discouraged. The whole of humanity depends on this motivation.

An ethical act is one which does not harm others' experience or expectation of happiness.

I hold the view that death is rather like changing one's clothes when they are torn and old. It is not an end in itself. Yet death is unpredictable-you do not know when and howT it will take place.

The purpose of life is to be happy.

The future will be in the hands of those of you who belong to the 21st century. You have the opportunity and responsibility to build a better humanity. This means developing warm-heartednes s in this very life, here and now. So, do whatever work you do, but ask yourselves now and then, 'How can I contribute to human beings being happier and more peaceful?'

Indulgence in resentment and vengeance will only further increase miseries to oneself and others in this life and in lives to come.

Harmony can not thrive in a climate of mistrust, cheating, bullying; mean-spirited competition.