Because the twentieth century was a century of violence, let us make the twenty-first a century of dialogue.

The ultimate authority must always rest with the individual's own reason and critical analysis.

In pluralistic, democratic societies, there is the freedom to adopt the religion of your choice. This is good. This lets curious people like you run around on the loose!

I believe that constant effort, tireless effort, pursuing clear goals with sincere effort is the only way

It is my fundamental belief that all human beings share the same basic aspirations: that we all want hapiness and that we all share suffering. Asians, just like Americans, Europeans, and the rest of the world, share a desire to live life to its fullest, to better ourselves and the lives of our loved ones.

The past is past, and the future is yet to come. That means the future is in your hands - the future entirely depends on the present. That realization gives you a great responsibility.

If you wish to experience peace, provide peace for another.