Without changing one's self, without peace in one's self, world peace is not possible.

If we looked down at the world from space, we would not see any demarcations of national boundaries. We would simply see one small planet, just one.

Once you encourage the thought of compassion in your mind, once it becomes active, then your attitude towards others changes automatically.

Mutual respect is the foundation of genuine harmony.

Whether or not we follow any particular spiritual tradition, the benefits of love and kindness are obvious to anyone.

Developing inner values is much like physical exercise. The more we train our abilities, the stronger they become. The difference is that, unlike the body, when it comes to training the mind, there is no limit to how far we can go.

Your own pain is involuntary; you feel overwhelmed and have no control. When feeling the pain of others, there is an element of discomfort, but there also is a level of stability because you are voluntarily accepting pain. It gives you a sense of confidence.