The basic condition of human life is happiness.

Peace in the world relies on individuals finding inner peace.

Our purpose in life is to be happy. From the very core of our being, we simply desire contentment.

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

There is no denying that consideration of others is worthwhile and that our happiness is inextricably bound up with the happiness of others. There is no denying that if society suffers, we ourselves suffer, and the more our hearts and minds are afflicted with ill-will, the more miserable we become. We can reject religion, ideology, received wisdom, but we cannot escape the need for love and compassion.

Cultivating inner discipline is something that takes time; expecting rapid results is simply a sign of impatience.

Wealth is not necessarily a bad thing when it has been earned in an honest manner and neither other individuals nor the environment suffered for it.