Brute force, no matter how strongly applied, can never subdue the basic human desire for freedom.

If we have no inner peace, we deceive ourselves into thinking that comfort and prosperity will bring happiness.

Wherever I go meeting the public... spreading a message of human values, spreading a message of harmony, is the most important thing.

Although under particular circumstances, the violence method - any method - can be justified, nevertheless once you commit violence, then counterviolence will be returned.

Compassion and tolerance are not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength.

Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.

It does not matter whether you are a theist or atheist, what matters is sincerity, forgiveness, and compassion.