unless the direction of science is guided by a consciously ethical motivation, especially compassion, its effects may fail to bring benefit. They may indeed cause great harm.

It is felt that a disciplined mind leads to happiness and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering, and in fact it is said that bringing about discipline within one's mind is the essence of the Buddha's teaching.

Sometimes, whether a desire is excessive or negative depends on the circumstances or society in which you live in.

I consider myself as a free spokesman for the people.

I believe that the destructive nature of society that now threatens the existence of the entire human world has much to do with human intelligence. The way to overcome all human suffering-that also is through human intelligence.

I think governments can't do much.

A positive state of mind is not merely good for you, it benefits everyone with whom you come into contact, literally changing the world.