Religious belief is not a precondition either of ethical conduct or of happiness.

If the mind is dominated by hatred, the best part of the brain, which is used to judge right and wrong, does not function properly.

If we looked down at the world from space, we would not see any demarcations of national boundaries. We would simply see one small planet, just one.

If you help and serve others, you will ultimately gain.

My faith helps me overcome such negative emotions and find my equilibrium.

Great changes start with individuals; the basis of world peace is inner peace in the hearts of individuals.

There are differences between us. But it doesn't make sense to emphasize that, because my future and yours is connected with everyone else's. So we have to take seriously our concern for all of humanity. When we focus on our individuality, humanity inevitably suffers. And once humanity suffers, each one of us will also suffer.