To remain indifferent to the challenges we face is indefensible. If the goal is noble, whether or not it is realized within our lifetime is largely irrelevant. What we must do therefore is to strive and persevere and never give up.

Education is the way to achieve far-reaching results, it is the proper way to promote compassion and tolerance in society.

Each of us has the potential to contribute... You have a great opportunity to make a new shape of the world.

Just as we take for granted the need to acquire proficiency in the basic academic subjects, I am hopeful that a time will come when we can take it for granted that children will learn, as part of the curriculum, the indispensability of inner values: love, compassion, justice, and forgiveness.

There are two kinds of satisfaction or happiness: one mainly through mental peace; another physical comfort

The cultivation of compassion is no longer a luxury, but a necessity, if our species is to survive.

To reduce destructive emotions we need to strengthen constructive emotions. For example, to counter anger we cultivate love and compassion.