Life is as dear to a mute creature as it is to man. Just as one wants happiness and fears pain, just as one wants to live and not die, so do other creatures.

Anger, hatred and jealousy never solve problems, only affection, concern and respect can do that.

To conquer oneself is a greater victory than to conquer thousands in a battle.

Even secular humanism has great spiritual resources; it is almost like a religion to me.

The essence of compassion is a desire to alleviate the suffering of others and to promote their well-being

Gratitude is something you show in relation to others.

Genuine human friendship is on the basis of human affection, irrespective of your position. Therefore, the more you show concern about the welfare and rights of others, the more you are a genuine friend. The more you remain open and sincere, then ultimately more benefits will come to you. If you forget or do not bother about others, then eventually you will lose your own benefit.