If we can cultivate a concern for others, keeping in mind the oneness of humanity, we can build a more compassionate world.

I often tease young people about their concern for how they look; more important is inner beauty - compassion, affection and respect.

Whether we consider the individual, family, local, national or international level, peace must arise from inner peace. For example, making prayers for peace while continuing to harbor anger is futile. Training the mind and overcoming your anger is much more effective than mere prayer. Anger, hatred and jealousy never solve problems, only affection, concern and respect can do that.

The proper use of our intelligence and knowledge is to effect changes from within to develop a good heart.

The feeling of being happy or unhappy rarely depends on our absolute state, but on our perception of the situation, on our capacity to be satisfied with what we have.

The most important thing is to have a sense of responsibility, commitment, and concern for each of our fellow human beings.

Life does not wait: Whether we spend our lives meaningfully or not, the time will be used up moment by moment.