The more we care for the happiness of others, the greater is our own sense of well-being.

The world has also learned that economic growth, by itself, cannot close the gap between rich and poor.

Look at South Africa, the former Soviet Union, and the Middle East. They still have many problems, setbacks as well as breakthroughs, but basically changes have happened that were considered unthinkable a decade ago.

The key to human happiness lies within our own state of mind, and so too do the primary obstacles to that happiness.

We can hardly call a beggar an obstacle to generosity.

Artists have the responsibility to serve humanity give people hope.

It is under the greatest adversity that there exists the greatest potential for doing good, both for oneself and others.