A mind that is characterized by unrest will not be tranquil even in the presence of great calm.

Black Power If the motive is good, and there are no other possibilities, then seen most deeply it [violence] is nonviolence, because its aim is to help others.

I am confident that the next century will be better than this one.

A calm mind helps our human intelligence to assess the situation realistically.

I believe compassion to be one of the few things we can practice that will bring immediate and long-term happiness to our lives.

Unfortunate events though potentially a source of anger and despair have equal potential to be a source of spiritual growth. Whether or not this is the outcome depends on your response.

So the smart brain must be balanced with a warm heart, a good heart -a sense of responsibility, of concern for the well-being of others.