The creatures that inhabit this earth-be they human beings or animals-are here to contribute, each in its own particular way, to the beauty and prosperity of the world.

We forget that despite the superficial differences between us, people are equal in their basic wish for peace and happiness.

All good qualities must be sown and cultivated. We can’t expect to change overnight from an ordinary person into one with high realizations.

Although attempting to bring about world peace through the internal transformation of individuals is difficult, it is the only way.

I request you to try to be warm-hearted. I ask this of you because these mental attitudes actually bring us happiness.

Spend some time alone every day.

While people are often content to criticize and blame others for what goes wrong, surely we should at least attempt to put forward constructive ideas. One thing is for certain: given human beings' love of truth, justice, peace, and freedom, creating a better, more compassionate world is a genuine possibility. The potential is there.