I remain convinced that most human conflicts can be solved through genuine dialogue conducted with a spirit of openness and reconciliation.

It is lack of love for ourselves that inhibits our compassion toward others. If we make friends with ourselves, then there is no obstacle to opening our hearts and minds to others.

True change is within; leave the outside as it is.

We are the creators of our own happiness and suffering, for everything originates in the mind.

NEVER GIVE UP No matter what is going on Never give up Develop the heart Too much energy in your country Is spent developing the mind Instead of the heart Be compassionate Not just to your friends But to everyone Be compassionate Work for peace In your heart and in the world Work for peace And I say again Never give up No matter what is going on around you Never give up

Too strong a media emphasis on death and violence can lead to despair.

Love and Compassion are the true religions to me. But to develop this, we do not need to believe in any religion.