We must generate courage equal to the size of the difficulties we face.

The more we think of others, the happier we are. The more we think of ourselves, the more suffering we feel.

The more we feel concern for others and seek their well-being, the more friends we will have and the more welcome we will feel.

Modern education is premised strongly on materialistic values. It is vital that when educating our children's brains that we do not neglect to educate their hearts, a key element of which has to be the nurturing of our compassionate nature.

We must recognize that the suffering of one person or one nation is the suffering of humanity.

Today we understand that the future of humanity very much depends on our planet, and that the future of the planet very much depends on humanity.

We must realize that it is best to focus on our oneness, to re emphasize what is the same about each of us rather than dwell on what is different.