A good motivation is what is needed: compassion without dogmatism, without complicated philosophy; just understanding that others are human brothers and sisters and respecting their human rights and dignities. That we humans can help each other is one of our unique human capacities.

During the day extend that attitude to everyone you meet. Practice cherishing the "simplest" person (clerks, attendants, etc) or people you dislike.

Your education tends to develop the brain while it neglects the heart, so you have a longing for teachings that develop and strengthen the good heart.

I don't want to be a prisoner in a palace, living in such a constricted way - too tight!

I have always had this view about the modern education system: we pay attention to brain development, but the development of warmheartedness we take for granted.

The only way to fail is to quit.

Compassion seems to be the greatest power.